Standard methods require regular removal of wound dressings for assessments, often delaying crucial interventions, whereas this invention monitors healing remotely via a Bluetooth connection.

The proof-of-concept device is designed for reuse, making it more cost-effective and practical than disposable smart bandages and other emerging wound monitoring technologies.

Globally, millions of people suffer from chronic wounds, impacting their quality of life and incurring significant health care costs. In Australia, about 500,000 people are affected, costing the health care system $3 billion annually.

Lead inventor Dr. Peter Francis Mathew Elango said the device used advanced integrated sensor technology—including inflammation, pH and temperature sensors—to continuously track key healing indicators. High temperatures signal inflammation or infection, while changes in pH levels can indicate different stages of wound healing.