The OASES Skin Tear Knowledge Assessment Instrument, originally developed by SKINT member Dr Hanne Van Tiggelen and colleagues, is now available in Spanish! Congratulations to the authors with Heidi Hevia Campos on this great work in promoting Skin Tear Research and Management.
Hannelore delivered a fabulous presentation on their research on “patients’ experiences with the application of medical adhesives to the skin” at the 25th Annual Meeting of the EPUAP - European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel in Helsinki, Finland.
Great work on this relevant topic!
The published article can be accessed here
On June 30th, Anika successfully defended her thesis titled: "Preventing skin damage in hospitalised patients: a journey from gap analysis to learning needs and clinical trials."
Her research addresses the critical issue of hospital-acquired skin injuries, particularly in patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) who require prone positioning as a life-saving intervention. Across five interconnected studies, the thesis investigates educational, procedural, and preventive strategies to optimise patient safety while minimising the risk of pressure ulcers and other skin damage.
Key outcomes include the development of simulation-based training resources, the creation of the PRONEtect Education Hub (www.pronetection.com), and the evaluation of silicone foam dressings as a protective measure. Together, these initiatives equip clinicians with the necessary tools and knowledge to minimise harm, enhance patient outcomes, and maintain the highest standards of care in complex clinical settings. Supervisor: Prof. dr. Dimitri Beeckman, Co-Supervisor: Prof. dr. Amit Gefen.
SKINT proudly announces that Prof. Beeckman is now the new EWMA PRESIDENT!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Great work SKINT research group! The team contributed to the 2025 EWMA (European Wound Management Association) Conference in Barcelona with more than 14 presentations. From keynote sessions to debates, oral and e-poster sessions. The topics varied from Clinical Reasoning to Nutrition in WoundCare, to Pragmatic Trials, Pressure Ulcer prevention in Spinal Cord Injured patients, to hashtag MARSI, and tips for conducting Quality Improvement Programs in local institutions. EXCELLENCE in EDUCATION!
Dimitri Beeckman, Steven Smet, Knærke Søgaard (Knaerke Soegaard), Anika Fourie, Tim Torsy