Chronic wounds affect 450,000 people annually in Australia, costing over 6 billion dollars to…

Chronic wounds affect 450,000 people annually in Australia, costing over 6 billion dollars to the healthcare system. These wounds often involve recurrent infections, repeated hospitalizations, and amputation risks, especially challenging for those in rural or remote areas due to limited access to specialized care. Conventional dressings act as passive barriers, covering wounds without interacting with them. Researchers questioned if a material could both protect and detect changes within the wound to respond accordingly.