Digital Twins in Wound Care

Thanoon Thabet MSN, RN, WOCN, WTA-C

Wound healing is a multifaceted and complex biological process involving various stages including hemostasis, inflammation, and tissue remodeling, leading to the restoration of damaged tissue and skin.1 In recent years, the evolution of science has seen the emergence of specialized dressings, such as bioactive dressings, which may help to speed the wound healing processes and reduce complications.2 Such advancements in medical knowledge and the growing demand for individualized, data-driven approaches are gradually challenging traditional wound care strategies. Consequently, healthcare professionals are incorporating technologies that increase the personalization and precision of wound care to better tailor and monitor treatments. Digital twins are one of these recent technologies that could have great potential in the wound care field. This technology integrates data from patient history, sensors, and medical imaging to develop real-time virtual representations of patients’ wounds.3 Digital twin technology enables healthcare providers …. read more