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
As a visiting professor at the University of Sao Paolo Brazil, Dimitri’s visit in March was a blend of teaching, collaborating, and networking. Coupled with postgraduate teaching, he set up research collaborations between the SKINT research group at Ghent University, the Swedish Centre for Skin and Wound Research (SCENTR) at Örebro University, and the USP School of Nursing. He met with clinical partners, and, most importantly, contributed to the academic culture in nursing and wound research.
During this congress 16-18 November, Prof. Dimitri Beeckman contributed as a guest speaker, addressing the challenges in the prevention and treatment of skin lesions resulting from incontinence and delving into the health-economic impact of wounds at local, national, and global levels. Congratulations on a great conference!
Have a look! The International Skin Tear Advisory Panel and the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care are hosting this free webinar in lieu of creating awareness regarding skin tears.
Registration at: https://bit.ly/3FqBgev