Health Tech of the Week: Modern wound and scar care – how does the iWound platform work?

Ensuring continuity of care for patients after surgical procedures is one of the key challenges of modern medicine. Often, patients are left without adequate support after being discharged from the hospital, which can lead to complications. The answer to this problem is iWound, a platform designed to effectively monitor wound healing and preoperative prehabilitation. What solutions does it offer, and what challenges has it overcome?

When speaking with Medtech company representatives, the HealthTech of the Week team frequently hears human stories that serve as a driving force for innovation. This was also the case with iWound, which was inspired by the experiences of Professor Tomasz Banasiewicz, a surgeon who recognized the problems caused by a lack of continuity in postoperative care.

Patients who experience worrying symptoms after leaving the hospital often don’t know where to seek help. The lack of quick access to a specialist leads to unnecessary stress and, in many cases, serious health complications. iWound was created as a response to these issues.

– The platform allows patients to send photos of their wounds and descriptions of symptoms directly to specialists. Based on this information, the doctor assesses the patient’s condition and decides on further treatment—without requiring an in-person visit. This solution helps avoid unnecessary hospitalizations, speeds up response to early signs of infection, and increases patient comfort – says Katarzyna Linette from Polmedi.

Prehabilitation – preparing patients for surgery

Another major challenge in healthcare is preparing patients for surgical procedures. Traditionally, patients received paper-based recommendations, which were often overlooked or ignored. iWound revolutionizes this approach by offering an active prehabilitation program.

Through daily tasks, reminders, and progress tracking, patients can better prepare for surgery, leading to shorter recovery times and a lower risk of complications. Specialists can monitor the patient’s health status in real time, allowing for a quicker response to any issues.

– iWound is not an automated diagnostic system—its goal is to assist doctors in making informed decisions. By analyzing wound images, symptom descriptions, and health survey results, the system accelerates clinical decision-making while also simplifying medical documentation. The platform generates reports and integrates with hospital systems, making the workflow more efficient – explains a Polmedi representative.

When it comes to telemedicine, ensuring patient data security is critical. iWound employs state-of-the-art encryption standards for both data storage and transmission. All information is stored on servers in Poland, and communication between patients and doctors is fully secured.

The future of telemedicine and iWound’s development

In the future, iWound plans to integrate artificial intelligence algorithms for wound image analysis. Initial tests of this technology have been promising, but full implementation will require additional funding. Currently, work is underway on algorithms that analyze patient responses in health surveys, which will further enhance treatment support.

The platform’s creators emphasize that telemedicine is the future of healthcare. iWound is already enabling faster and more efficient communication between patients and doctors. Plans for further development include AI and big data solutions to provide even more personalized treatments.

Thanks to this innovation, patients can feel safer, and doctors have access to more comprehensive information, leading to better treatment outcomes. This is a step toward modern, accessible, and effective healthcare—one we are excited to support!

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