Rosie Pudner discusses the different techniques of measuring and mapping wounds. Each method is critically evaluated in relation to reliability and validity, and in their application in clinical practice.
This literature review was undertaken as an assignment for the award of PostGraduate Diploma/MSc in Wound Healing and Tissue Repair, University of Wales College of Medicine.
Rosie Pudner BA (Hons), RGN, RCNT, DipN.Ed., RNT is a Senior Lecturer in Tissue Viability, Faculty of Health & Social Care Sciences, Kingston University, London. Article accepted for publication May 2002.