Dr Ross Lathan
Validation of a mixed digital reporting outcome measure for surgical site infection diagnosis
People Involved
Mr George Smith George.Smith@hull.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer
Mr Josh Totty J.Totty@hull.ac.uk
NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Plastic Surgery
Project Description
Repeatable identification of infection and personalised care are key priorities for research in vascular surgery, dictated by patients and surgeons alike. However, surgeons are unable to reach a consensus on the best method for diagnosing wound infections. Ideally, the sooner an infection is identified and treated, the better the outcomes, but, many patients do not have their wounds observed routinely once they leave hospital.
Mobile technology such as smartphones and tablets present an opportunity for patients to answer questionnaires about, or submit images of, their surgical wounds for review by their surgeon or a member of their team, without leaving home. To date, research in this area has involved younger patients and has not yet identified the optimal combination of methods to review wounds.
| Status | Project Complete |
|---|---|
| Value | £10,000.00 |
| Project Dates | Dec 1, 2022 - Nov 30, 2023 |
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