Proudly sponsored by Open Wound Research, https://www.openwoundresearch.com/

In this episode, we sit down with Rob Fraser, a leader in wound care and healthcare technology, to explore his journey from nursing to wound care innovation. We discuss his work on improving pressure injury risk assessment with real-world data, as well as using AI to enhance quality assurance in home health. Rob also shares his experiences with various health committees and his thoughts on the future of wound care in the Canadian health system. Don't miss this insightful conversation!

Theme music is « Real as it Gets (Dirty Deed) », by Justin G. Marcellus

Links from the episode:

SWIFT Medical: https://swiftmedical.com/

Wound Capture App: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5lezHmZPbw

SAWC: https://www.hmpglobalevents.com/sawcspring

Improving Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment Using Real World Data from Skilled Nursing Facilities: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38994867/

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:27 Rob’s background

02:33 Current interests

04:40 Rob’s origin story in wound care

11:10 Challenges between technology and reality of care

22:38 Focused settings

34:01 AI and wound care

43:49 Experience with pressure ulcers

51:19 Canadian system

57:09 Closing question

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