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REVIEW article
Front. Bioeng. Biotechnol.
Sec. Biomaterials
Volume 13 - 2025 |
doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2025.1535588
This article is part of the Research Topic Advanced Functional Materials for Disease Diagnosis, Drug Delivery and Tissue Repair View all 14 articles
Advanced Biomaterials in Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Care: From Basic Research to Clinical Practice
Provisionally accepted
Shaoqiang Tian *
Wei Bian *- Shenyang First People’s Hospital, Shenyang Brain Institute, Shenyang, China
This review summarizes recent progress in advanced biomaterials for pressure ulcer prevention and treatment, from research to clinical use.• Multi-functional and intelligent biomaterials hold great promise for improving wound healing and infection prevention.• Future research highlights the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and personalized strategies to advance clinical applications. Abstract： Pressure ulcers are a common and serious medical condition. Conventional treatment methods often fall short in addressing the complexities of prevention and care. This paper provides a comprehensive review of recent advancements in advanced biomaterials for pressure ulcer management, emphasizing their potential to overcome these limitations. The study highlights the roles of biomaterials in enhancing wound healing, preventing infections, and accelerating recovery. Specific focus is placed on the innovation and application of multi-functional composite materials, intelligent systems, and personalized solutions. Future research should prioritize interdisciplinary collaboration to facilitate the clinical translation of these materials, providing more effective and tailored treatment approaches. These advancements aim to improve the quality of life and health outcomes for patients by offering more reliable, efficient, and patient-specific therapeutic options.
Keywords: Pressure ulcers, Hydrogels, Alginate, Chitosan, PLGA, polyurethane
Received: 27 Nov 2024; Accepted: 20 Jan 2025.
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* Correspondence:
Shaoqiang Tian, Shenyang First People’s Hospital, Shenyang Brain Institute, Shenyang, China
Wei Bian, Shenyang First People’s Hospital, Shenyang Brain Institute, Shenyang, China
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