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06/05/2024 - by Anika Fourie

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.

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ISTAP's "World without Skin Tears" Day - 18 April 2024
18/04/2024 - by Anika Fourie
ISTAP's "World without Skin Tears" Day - 18 April 2024

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

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Prof. Beeckman - visiting professor at the University of Sao Paolo Brazil - March 2024
17/02/2024 - by Anika Fourie
Prof. Beeckman - visiting professor at the University of Sao Paolo Brazil - March 2024

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.

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Prof. Beeckman presenting at the 3rd Confederación Multidisciplinaria Latinoamericana de Heridas, Estomas e Incontinencia - International Congress in Costa Rica.
17/11/2023 - by Anika Fourie
Prof. Beeckman presenting at the 3rd Confederación Multidisciplinaria Latinoamericana de Heridas, Estomas e Incontinencia - International Congress in Costa Rica.

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!

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25/10/2023 - by Anika Fourie

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

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