Wound Classification and Kit Matching System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wound care systems rely on the expertise of medical professionals and off-the-shelf products, leading to inefficiencies such as product wastage and uncontrolled costs due to the complexity of wound types and the need for frequent product changes as wounds evolve.
Innovation Solution
A system that uses an automatic classification and matching system to determine appropriate treatment kits based on physical properties of wounds, allowing billing per wound rather than per product, and includes a prediction system for future wound states to ensure appropriate product provision.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a large range of products is provided in the storehouse to cover all wound types and evolution stages, then the adaptability of product selection is improved, but the device complexity and difficulty of operation increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the complex product selection process into distinct functional modules: wound assessment module that evaluates wound characteristics, classification module that categorizes wounds into standardized types, and product recommendation module that matches wounds with appropriate products. This segmentation transforms the overwhelming complexity of selecting from a large product range into a series of manageable, automated steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an intelligent software intermediary that acts as a mediator between the medical professional and the extensive product catalog. This intermediary automatically processes wound assessments, applies classification rules, and generates product recommendations, thereby simplifying the interaction for medical professionals while maintaining access to the full adaptability of the product range.
2Ease of operation
If medical professionals rely on their own expertise to select products, then the ease of operation is improved, but the manufacturing precision and reliability of product selection deteriorate due to subjectivity and varying expertise levels
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by allowing the wound assessment data to automatically drive product recommendations without requiring deep expert knowledge from the medical professional. The standardized assessment forms and automated classification algorithms perform the complex decision-making functions, while the medical professional simply follows the system's guided process and recommendations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces the mechanical system of human expert judgment with an automated computational system. Instead of relying on medical professionals' subjective expertise and experience, the system uses objective algorithms, standardized assessment criteria, and data-driven classification to determine product selections, thereby improving consistency and reliability while maintaining ease of operation.
3Speed
If off-the-shelf product packages are provided at the time of visit, then the speed of treatment initiation is improved, but the loss of substance increases due to product wastage when wounds evolve and require different products
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements dynamic product recommendations that adapt as the wound evolves. Rather than providing static product packages, the system continuously reassesses wound characteristics and updates product recommendations accordingly. This dynamic approach ensures that products remain appropriate throughout the healing process, minimizing wastage while maintaining rapid treatment initiation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by providing a initial product recommendation at the time of visit based on current wound assessment, enabling immediate treatment initiation. Simultaneously, it anticipates future wound evolution by suggesting potential product changes based on expected healing trajectories, allowing for proactive adjustment before wastage occurs.
4Reliability
If comprehensive wound monitoring and product tracking are implemented to control costs, then the reliability of cost management is improved, but the device complexity and loss of time increase due to additional administrative burden
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges cost tracking and monitoring functions directly into the existing wound assessment and product recommendation workflow. Rather than adding separate administrative systems, the integration occurs at the point of care where wound data is already being collected and product decisions are being made, enabling automatic cost calculation and tracking without additional administrative steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements automated feedback loops that continuously monitor product usage, wound evolution, and cost accumulation. This feedback is automatically processed to provide real-time cost management information to medical professionals and administrators, enabling data-driven decisions without requiring manual tracking or complex administrative procedures.
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AI summary
This invention relates to a system for assisting a person determining appropriate products adapted for healing a wound, comprising: - an automatic classification system (CS) adapted to receive values for physical properties of said wound and to determine a classification for said wound corresponding to said values - an automatic matching system (MS) adapted for determining an identification (Id) of a kit corresponding to said class according to a database (DB) associating classes for wounds and identifications of kits, each of said kit comprising at least one product adapted for healing said wound, and for providing said identification (Id) to said person.