Pressure injury represents a significant global health challenge, particularly for individuals with limited mobility, yet conventional monitoring methods remain primarily limited to analyzing physical signals, which are insufficient for a comprehensiv...
Pressure injury represents a significant global health challenge, particularly for individuals with limited mobility, yet conventional monitoring methods remain primarily limited to analyzing physical signals, which are insufficient for a comprehensive assessment of patient status. While chemical information in biofluids offers crucial insights into tissue damage and hygiene, the lack of all-in-one analytical tools has hindered their practical clinical application. This paper introduces a battery-free, wireless multi-sensing platform designed for the real-time, in situ monitoring of both mechanical and chemical indicators of pressure injury and hygiene management. The device integrates an optoelectronic pressure sensor, a temperature sensor, and a highly selective NH3 gas sensor operating at room temperature, all interfaced via NFC circuits. Notably, the vertically stacked CuS foam sensing layer enables the reversible detection of ppm-level NH3 without mechanical interference from pressure variations, while simultaneously providing robust antimicrobial properties to mitigate infection risks. The platform's usability and multimodal sensing capabilities were validated through human subject studies involving diverse physical conditions, demonstrating its feasibility and robustness in real-world clinical environments. By offering a comprehensive solution for monitoring localized mechanical loads and biochemical markers, this platform facilitates early diagnosis and personalized intervention, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes in pressure injury management.