Development of an application in the healthcare area using the Design Science Research methodology

Abstract

Purpose: Pressure injuries are serious health problems and are considered to be one of the biggest challenges that health services face on a daily basis, especially nurses. In addition to the impact on institutions, such as increased treatment costs and length of stay, pressure injuries also have a major impact on patients' lives. Method: The method used was the Research Methodology in Design Sciences, this methodology is used to accurately describe the development of an innovation from the elaboration of the initial index to the communication of results. Results: The development of a mobile platform application that performs the appropriate classification of pressure injuries and has a support system for the correct choice of coverage, can provide safer and consequently quality health care. Conclusion: At the moment we live with the increase in people's longevity and consequently the increase in chronic diseases, this app can improve the quality of life of the population and also qualify health care, through correct information and easy accessibility and usability.