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The Skin Integrity Research Group (SKINT) was represented at the 26th EPUAP - European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel Annual Meeting in Dublin, sharing research and expertise through key sessions, scientific presentations, workshops and chaired sessions.
Dimitri Beeckman, Steven Smet, Anika Fourie, Amit Gefen, Knærke Søgaard, and Daphne Weihs contributed to discussions spanning biomechanics, sensor technology and innovation in wound dressings, pressure injury prevention, and the role of AI. Their contributions included key scientific sessions, the EPUAP–EWMA panel on AI, and the wound debridement workshop👌 --- Thank you, EPUAP!
It was great to connect, exchange ideas and contribute together to advancing skin integrity and pressure injury prevention and care.
The original version of the Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis (IAD) was launched by Prof. Dimitri Beeckman and a team of experts. The updated publication reflects a decade of progress in IAD prevention, assessment, terminology, and managment whilse also addressing ongoing challenges, including the frequent missclassificiation of IAD and pressure injuriries.
This is a practical guidance to support better care, better ourcomes, and greater patient safety
- Dimitri Beeckman (chair),
Professor Michelle Barakat-Johnson, and international expert panel.
Have a look!