The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Wound Care: Applications, Evidence and Future Directions
Summary: Comprehensive review of AI in wound care: imaging analysis (92% accuracy bacterial detection), risk prediction (75-93% PI/DFU recurrence), smart dressings (sensor-integrated), telehealth monitoring. Evidence: high concordance with experts, faster assessments, reduced errors. Challenges: data bias, validation; future: personalized algorithms, integrated systems, ethical frameworks.
Key Highlights:
- Applications: Imaging, prediction, dressings, telehealth.
- Evidence: 92% bacterial accuracy; 75-93% risk prediction.
- Benefits: Faster, objective, remote care.
- Future: Personalized, bias-mitigated, regulatory standards.
- Authors: Not specified in summary.
Keywords: AI wound care, imaging, prediction, smart dressings, telehealth