The Skin Integrity Research Group supports this_international survey conducted by the TAPE-Study team from Örebro University, Sweden, focusing on the use and removal of medical adhesives, such as dressings, electrodes, and tapes, in healthcare settings. Healthcare professionals are invited to participate in this survey closing on the 30th of September 2024.Your input will help the TAPE-Study team understand current practices and challenges, contributing to improved guidelines and patient safety. The survey takes about 15 minutes, and your responses are confidential. To participate, please click the link: www.oru.se/TAPE
The TAPE-Study Team - Örebro University, Sweden
Prof. Mats Eriksson, Tanja Duljic, Dr. Alexandra Eilegård Wallin, Prof. Dimitri Beeckman
SKINT member Brecht Serraes successfully defended his PhD on the 29th of May 2024.
His thesis centered around an important and relevant topic of: "Prevention of pressure ulcers. A multidimensional perspective on the use of reactive static air support surfaces in high-risk nursing home residents"
Congratulations Dr. Brecht!
We are beyond proud to announce that Prof. Dimitri Beeckman will become the President of the European Wound Management Association (EWMA) in 2025!
Sincere congratulations from your SKINT research team on this wonderful achievement, We look forward to your inauguration in 2025. Excellent choice, EWMA • European Wound Management Association board and council members!
The SKINT research group contributed to the 2024 EWMA conference with presentations, keynote sessions and workshops. Various topics were discussed e.g., clinical reasoning, nutrition in wound care, health economics, pressure ulcers, educational strategies, nurse leadership in wound care and, skin tears by Dimitri Beeckman, Tim Torsy, Steven Smet and Anika Fourie. Research, Education, and collaboration = key to improve patient care.
The International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) is hosting their third annual Global “A World Without Skin Tears” Day virtually on 18 April 2024.
This free event includes a programme of experts from all continents who will present the latest education related to skin tears. All healthcare professionals interested in preventing and treating skin tears are welcome to join. Visit their website to register. https://www.skintears.org/wwstd2024