Healing Trajectory Explained: Healing, Stalling, or Worsening
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How a healing trajectory classifies a wound across visits, what data it needs, and how clinicians can use it in treatment decisions.
A single measurement tells you where a wound is today. A trajectory tells you where it is heading. This is how Healing Trajectory works and how to use it.
What it shows
Healing Trajectory compares measurements across visits and labels the wound as healing, stalling, or worsening. In the sample chart, the wound is 37 percent smaller than at the last visit.
What it depends on
- Measurements taken the same way each visit
- Accurate visit dates
- Enough visits to see a pattern
A single visit cannot show a trend, so early labels deserve caution.
How clinicians can use it
- Spot a stalled wound sooner and reconsider the plan
- Support the record with objective change over time
- Show patients their progress, which can help adherence. See Patient Engagement & Education.
What it does not do
It does not diagnose or replace clinical judgment. Infection, perfusion, and offloading adherence all affect healing and need your assessment.
Go deeper
See what a dashboard shows and how to use it, explore the Healing Dashboard, or read about Wound Healing Software.