Mainstream treatment of chronic wounds relies on passive bandage and gauzes which do not allow the reconfiguration of the structure and function of damaged skin, resulting in stalled healing, potentially even amputation and death. Advanced dressings offer more than just protection for chronic wounds – they can promote healing, speed up tissue regeneration and can improve care outcomes. Innovation in the wound care space is largely shaped by the dynamics between reimbursement policies, health economics and clinical evidence. With lack of a standard treatment protocol in place, any innovation that can offer clear value proposition can stand a chance for market adoption. In this piece we share the insights from our interviews with industry experts and leading academics on the future of chronic wound care with a look at what’s new, what’s emerging, and what’s next in the chronic wound dressings space.

WHAT’S NEW