ICAREWOUNDS (Intelligence and Integration of Care for Smarter Chronic Wounds Management) Research Project continues to make significant contribution and innovation in chronic wound care and management.
The Principal Investigator is Professor Áine Carroll (Professor of Healthcare Integration and Improvement NRH/UCD and Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine).
ICAREWOUNDS is a European Commission-funded project that brings together partners from Ireland, Spain, and Poland. The project aims to develop and validate a patient-centred digital platform using trustworthy artificial intelligence technologies to support integrated wound care. In Ireland, the team has worked closely with clinicians to co-develop a specialised integrated care pathway for patients with spinal cord injuries and pressure injuries in NRH.
Highlights from recent National and International conference include:
All-Ireland Conference on Integrated Care 2025 (AICIC25): In March 2025, the ICAREWOUNDS team participated in the All-Ireland Conference on Integrated Care (AICIC25), held at University College Dublin.
At the team’s conference stand, they facilitated an interactive session aimed at validating their integrated care pathway. With participants’ informed consent, they introduced them to the pathway and invited them to complete a short questionnaire to share their insights. The session received very positive engagement, with many professionals from diverse clinical backgrounds expressing strong interest and providing valuable feedback. This input is vital for refining the care pathway to better support both patients and healthcare providers.
Additionally, their conference stand also served as a lively hub for collaboration and conversation, helping raise awareness about ICAREWOUNDS and connecting with professionals across the healthcare spectrum.
Society of Tissue Viability Conference 2025 (SOTV25): The team also had the opportunity to present the ICAREWOUNDS integrated-care pathway at the Society of Tissue Viability Conference 2025 in Bradford, United Kingdom (SOTV25)—both as a poster presentation and an oral session.
These platforms allowed the team to gather further expert validation and feedback from leading professionals in tissue viability. The response was extremely encouraging, with strong interest and constructive suggestions from specialists in the field.
AI Horizon Conference 2025, Griffith College Dublin: Their research was also featured at the AI Horizon Conference in April 2025, where the combined theme of AI in Medicine and Public Health was presented in a 20-minute oral talk. The focus was on leveraging technological interventions to integrate person-centred care with public health strategies. The discussions reinforced the growing recognition of the potential for AI-driven solutions and increased requirement for digital literacy in transforming healthcare practices.
International Conference on Integrated Care 2025 (ICIC25): Most recently in June, the team were proud to see the project shine at the International Conference on Integrated Care 2025 (ICIC25) in Lisbon, Portugal. A powerful oral presentation further showcased the significance of the research and the positive impact it has on integrated wound care.
The presentation was followed by enthusiastic discussions and collaboration, further validating the importance and relevance of the initiative.
The team extends their heartfelt thanks to everyone who engaged with their work. The support is helping the team move closer to a smarter, more integrated future in wound care.
Photo 1 (from left to right): Dr George Dunwoody (Senior Research Fellow), Lissy Augustine (Tissue Viability Nurse, NRH), Dr Rini Bhatnagar (Post-doc Research Fellow), Dr Pratiksha Nagar (Researcher), Jiaxin Zeng (Research Administrator) at the project’s Information stand at AICIC25 in UCD, Dublin, Ireland.
Photos 2 and 3 Dr Rini Bhatnagar (Post-doctoral Research Fellow) on left and Lissy Augustine (Tissue Viability Nurse) on right, presenting the poster at the SOTV25 in Bradford, United Kingdom.
Photo 4 Dr Pratiksha Nagar (Researcher) presenting at Griffith College Dublin in April 2025.
Photo 5 Dr Rini Bhatnagar (Post-doctoral Research Fellow) shares insights from the project during the oral session at ICIC25 in Lisbon, Portugal.
ROSIA (Remote Rehabilitation service for Isolated Areas) is a European Commission-funded research project that is approaching its closing stages.
The Principal Investigator is Professor Áine Carroll (Professor of Healthcare Integration and Improvement NRH/UCD and Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine).
ROSIA is a Pre-commercial Procurement (PCP) project focusing on the challenges faced by people living far from healthcare facilities. Long travel distances, limited healthcare infrastructure, and an aging population exacerbate the difficulty of accessing essential healthcare services. The primary goal of ROSIA is to overcome these challenges by utilising technology. Through an Open Digital Platform, the project aims to deliver rehabilitation services directly to patient’s homes. This approach empowers individuals to take control of their own care, facilitates access to healthcare in remote areas, and alleviates the burden on healthcare staff by offering flexibility in service delivery.
Currently, ROSIA is being validated through a pilot study conducted across three European sites: Ireland (NRH is a clinical site as well as a procurer), Spain, and Portugal. The study focuses on testing the two platforms in real-world settings to assess their feasibility and usability.
Additionally, the project was recently presented the School of Medicine 2025 Research Retreat, where it garnered significant attention and feedback from the academic and clinical sites.
Highlights from recent National and International conference are:
All-Ireland Conference on Integrated Care 2025 (AICIC25): In March 2025, the ROSIA was a part of the All-Ireland Conference on Integrated Care (AICIC25), held at University College Dublin.
The team disseminated the project by poster presentation and had a stand at the conference. The project received acknowledgement and feedback from the healthcare professionals for its potential to transform rehabilitation services for the future.
International Conference on Integrated Care 2025 (ICIC25): In May 2025, the ROSIA project was also presented as an oral communication in the International Conference on Integrated Care 2025 (ICIC25) in Lisbon, Portugal. This was a fantastic opportunity to disseminate the project at the international level, receiving interest from different stakeholders.
Photo 6 (From left to right): Dr George Dunwoody (Senior Research Fellow), Lissy Augustine (Tissue Viability Nurse, NRH), Associate Professor Olive Lennon, Micaela Goncalves (Researcher), Dr Pratiksha Nagar (Researcher), Professor Áine Carroll (Principal Investigator and Consultant at NRH) at the Information stand at AICIC25 in UCD, Dublin, Ireland.
Photo 7 Micaela Goncalves (Researcher) on the left and Dr Pratiksha Nagar (Researcher) on the right at AICIC25 for poster presentation.