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Completed French Telemedicine Trial Shows Promise for Chronic Wound Management — Implications for Australian Healthcare Delivery

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25 June 2026

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4 min read

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The completed DOMOPLAIES trial compared telemedicine versus usual care for chronic wound management in 193 French patients. Results offer insights for Australian healthcare systems considering digital wound care delivery models.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

References

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