Planimetry as a method for measuring wounds

Authors

  • Daclé Vilma Carvalho Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Escola de Enfermagem , Departamento de Enfermagem Básica
  • Flávia Sampaio Latini Gomes Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Escola de Enfermagem , Departamento de Enfermagem Básica; Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Escola de Enfermagem , Programa de Doutorado
  • Deivenita J. A. Carvalho do Carmo UFMG, EE , curso de graduação em Enfermagem
  • Juliana Alves Batista UFMG, EE , curso de graduação em Enfermagem
  • Marcela Niquini Viana UFMG, EE , curso de graduação em Enfermagem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5935/2316-9389.2006.v10.50743

Keywords:

Wounds and Injuries, Wound Healing, Evaluation

Abstract

Measuring the measure of the wound is a fundamental aspect of assessment. Nevertheless, in clinical practice, subjective methods are still being used for this purpose. Today, one of the existing methods is planimetry. A systematic review of literature was carried out to analyze the use of planimetry as a means to measure wounds in the skin, gastric mucosa and eyes. Forty-three articles were selected and analyzed, out of which 27 used planimetry as an instrument to evaluate the healing process. The association of both photography and computerized planimetry was found in 8 the studies.

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Published

2006-12-01

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 4 (2006)

Section

Review

License

Copyright (c) 2006 Reme: Revista Mineira de Enfermagem

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How to Cite

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Planimetry as a method for measuring wounds. REME Rev Min Enferm. [Internet]. 2006 Dec. 1 [cited 2025 Dec. 25];10(4). Available from: https://periodicos.ufmg.br/index.php/reme/article/view/50743

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