Authors (including presenting author) :
Chan PM (1), Chiu SH (1), Law YC (1), Wong YKG (1), Zhang YH (1)
Affiliation :
(1) Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Princess Margaret Hospital
Introduction :
Management of wounds involves various methods, including surgical procedures or conventional dressing materials. Light therapy has emerged as a safe and effective approach in improving microcirculation and diminishing inflammation. It promotes faster wound healing and significantly reduces the duration of hospitalization. There was no light therapy system in O&T department related to wound management. And the O&T department purchased the BIOPTRON light therapy system in 2024.
Objectives :
1. To promote wound healing using BIOPTRON Light therapy. 2. To facilitate the use of BIOPTRON Light therapy by developing a photo-guide of the device. 3. To facilitate patient discharge and decrease the length of stay in hospital.
Methodology :
This project was carried out by collecting 10 chronic ulcers data and comparing the pre and post wound condition after applying the BIOPTRON light therapy. The wound conditions would be evaluated by 1. Color of wound base 2. Amount of discharge 3. Wound size Data wound be collected between July 2024 to December 2024. And a photo-guide would be developed for facilitating the use of device by promoting the idea of “8-9-10”, which means treating the wound by the BIOPTRON light device with duration of 8 minutes, and the distance of 10 cm at an right angle (90 degree).
Result & Outcome :
The evaluation of wound data would be done by January 2025.
