Advancements and Challenges in Self-Healing Hydrogels for Wound Care.
Hossein OmidianRenae L WilsonErma J GillPublished in: Gels (Basel, Switzerland) (2024)
This manuscript explores self-healing hydrogels as innovative solutions for diverse wound management challenges. Addressing antibiotic resistance and tailored wound care, these hydrogels exhibit promising outcomes, including accelerated wound closure and tissue regeneration. Advancements in multifunctional hydrogels with controlled drug release, antimicrobial properties, and real-time wound assessment capabilities signal a significant leap toward patient-centered treatments. However, challenges such as scalability, long-term safety evaluation, and variability in clinical outcomes persist. Future directions emphasize personalized medicine, manufacturing innovation, rigorous evaluation through clinical trials, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This manuscript features the ongoing pursuit of effective, adaptable, and comprehensive wound care solutions to transform medical treatments and improve patient outcomes.
Keyphrases
- wound healing
- drug release
- drug delivery
- healthcare
- surgical site infection
- palliative care
- clinical trial
- hyaluronic acid
- quality improvement
- stem cells
- staphylococcus aureus
- pain management
- randomized controlled trial
- type diabetes
- adipose tissue
- skeletal muscle
- affordable care act
- metabolic syndrome
- glycemic control
- chronic pain
- current status
- health insurance
- open label
- weight loss
- metal organic framework