Helping healthcare professionals to treat difficult wounds: a new digital solution for better care

Óscar Pérez

Fundación Centro Tecnolóxico de Telecomunicacións de Galicia (GRADIANT), Pontevedra, Spain

Kiur introduces an easy-to-use application designed to help healthcare professionals in delivering better care for patients with hard-to-heal wounds. These wounds are common among older people and those with underlying health conditions. They often take many months to heal and can lead to pain, distress, reduced movement, and feelings of isolation, both for patients and for the people who care for them. Treating these wounds effectively is challenging due to the wide range of treatments, and because not all nurses have specialized training in wound care. As a result, people sometimes receive treatments that are not the best for their needs, which can slow healing and increase costs for health services.

The main aim of this startup is to make it easier for healthcare professionals to choose the right products for treating these wounds, regardless of their level of experience. The application works on mobile devices and provides clear, step-by-step guidance, enabling even less experienced nurses to feel confident in making treatment decisions. The project is currently being tested in real-world care homes and clinics, showing that it can make a difference in the quality of care. It also supports families by reducing the time and effort required to manage these wounds.

The next step is to complete all the necessary processes to meet health regulations and launch the product nationwide, with plans to expand to other European countries. The team will continue refining the application based on real user feedback, aiming to establish it as a trusted tool in hospitals and healthcare centres. This solution has the potential to improve the lives of many people by making wound care easier, faster, and more effective for everyone involved.

ACE: Advance Cutaneous Evaluator

Stage 3