More than 500 wounds have been assessed on the Fraser Coast since the launch of an innovative digital wound care platform, marking a major milestone in improving patient access, monitoring, and outcomes.
The Tissue Analytics Proof-of-Concept project, introduced by Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service in August 2024 at Hervey Bay Hospital, has integrated advanced smartphone-based image analysis into High Risk Foot and Complex Wound Care clinics.
Telehealth Coordinator Megan Cooper said the technology has been transformative for both patients and clinicians.
“Since introducing Tissue Analytics, more than 500 wounds have been assessed and almost 200 have healed or been discharged,” she said.
“For patients, the benefits of this technology are reduced hospital visits meaning less disruption to daily life.
“Complex wounds can now be reviewed more quickly, allowing for faster clinical decisions and timely interventions.”
Powered by artificial intelligence, the platform analyses wound images to calculate size, depth, and area, tracking progress over time to detect improvement or deterioration.
It standardises wound documentation, enhances telehealth capability, and allows clinicians to generate electronic records and printable reports quickly and accurately.
“This technology is helping clinicians deliver more consistent, efficient, and coordinated care,” she said.
“It also gives patients a greater sense of ownership, being able to see their progress through images encourages engagement and supports healing.”
Between August 2024 and September 2025, clinicians used the platform to complete 5,697 image-based assessments, providing valuable clinical data and insights.
Feedback from staff has been overwhelmingly positive, with 100% reporting high-quality images and improved ability to track wound progress.
Seventy-five per cent said it enhanced documentation and information-sharing, while half observed higher patient engagement.
“We’re really proud of how far this project has come in just 12 months,” she said.
“As we move into the second year, we will continue to work with the vendor to improve the clinician experience and usability of the platform in our regional setting and find additional ways to expand our integration.”