The advancement of intelligent dressings for monitoring chronic wound infections

Wound management has long been a significant concern within the healthcare industry. However, conventional passive wound dressings often fail to meet the requirements for effective wound management. As a result, there is a growing emergence of intelligent wound dressings that aim to address this issue. These smart wound dressings incorporate one or more electrochemical or optical sensors, enabling real-time monitoring of wound conditions. Furthermore, they also integrate various stimulation techniques, including photostimulation, electrostimulation, and pharmacological stimulation, in order to facilitate accelerated wound healing. This integration of sensing and stimulation capabilities holds immense potential for personalized wound care. This paper offers a comprehensive review of recent advancements in the field of wearable, novel dressings designed for the purpose of chronic wound monitoring and management. It examines various design concepts and applications that have been developed. Additionally, the paper discusses the future prospects and challenges associated with wearable bioelectronics in wound care, as well as their potential for clinical utilization. Furthermore, it explores the areas in which further development and research are needed, with a focus on establishing the priorities for the next generation of wound dressings.