From Time to Timer in Wound Healing Through the Regeneration.

Abstract

Hard-to-heal wounds are an important public health issue worldwide, with a significant impact on the quality of life of patients. It is estimated that approximately 1-2% of the global population suffers from difficult wounds, which can be caused by a variety of factors such as trauma, infections, chronic diseases like diabetes or obesity, or poor health conditions. Hard-to-heal wounds are often characterized by a slow and complicated healing process, which can lead to serious complications such as infections, pressure ulcers, scar tissue formation, and even amputations. These complications can have a significant impact on the mobility, autonomy, and quality of life of patients, leading to an increase in healthcare and social costs associated with wound care. The preparation of the wound bed is a key concept in the management of hard-to-heal wounds, with the aim of promoting an optimal environment for healing. The TIME (Tissue, Infection/Inflammation, Moisture, Edge) model is a systematic approach used to assess and manage wounds in a targeted and personalized way. The concept of TIMER, expanding the TIME model, further focuses on regenerative processes, paying particular attention to promoting tissue regeneration and wound healing in a more effective and comprehensive way. The new element introduced in the TIMER model is "Regeneration", which highlights the importance of activating and supporting tissue regeneration processes to promote complete and lasting wound healing. Regenerative therapies can include a wide range of approaches, including cellular therapies, growth factors, bioactive biomaterials, stem cell therapies, and growth factor therapies. These therapies aim to promote the formation of new healthy tissues, reduce inflammation, improve vascularization, and stimulate cellular proliferation to accelerate wound closure and prevent complications. Thanks to continuous progress in research and development of regenerative therapies, more and more patients suffering from difficult wounds can benefit from innovative and promising solutions to promote faster and more effective healing, improve quality of life, and reduce the risk of long-term complications.