Healico-a wound care assistant in your pocket

Area of Science:

• Wound Care Technology
• Digital Health
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Suboptimal wound management leads to poor patient prognosis, reduced quality of life, and increased healthcare expenses.
• Health professionals (HPs) face challenges in daily wound care, including assessment, documentation, and coordination.
• Late referrals to specialized units exacerbate negative patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development and functionality of the Healico mobile application.
• To present the clinical benefits and supporting evidence for the Healico app.
• To highlight how Healico addresses challenges in wound care management.

Main Methods:

• Development of a mobile application (Healico) tailored for wound care.
• Implementation of features supporting holistic patient management and documentation.
• Integration of secure communication and coordination tools for health professionals.

Main Results:

• Healico facilitates wound assessment and documentation across diverse care settings (primary, specialized, hospital).
• The app supports consistent, safe clinical practices and reduces care variations.
• Healico enhances communication and coordination among HPs, enabling early interventions.
• The application improves patient therapeutic adherence through inclusive dialogue.

Conclusions:

• The Healico app offers a comprehensive solution for improving wound care management.
• It empowers health professionals with tools for better patient assessment, documentation, and collaboration.
• Healico demonstrates potential to enhance patient outcomes, adherence, and healthcare efficiency.