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Dimitri Beeckman is introduced as the 12th President of the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP)
19/09/2019 - by Elien Zwaenepoel
Dimitri Beeckman is introduced as the 12th President of the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP)

On September 19th, at the EPUAP Annual Meeting in Lyon (France), Prof. Dimitri Beeckman was inaugurated as the 12th President of this international organization.

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Dimitri Beeckman wins the Anna Reynvaan Science Prize 2019
28/05/2019 - by Elien Zwaenepoel
Dimitri Beeckman wins the Anna Reynvaan Science Prize 2019

On 16 May 2019, Dimitri Beeckman and the Skin Integrity Research Group of the UBCV received the Anna Reynvaan Science Prize for their research into the development of an instrument for the classification of incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD). The GLOBIAD was published in the British Journal of Dermatology.

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Global ISTAP Classification System Validation Project
05/12/2018 - by Elien Zwaenepoel
Global ISTAP Classification System Validation Project

As part of a global ISTAP Classification System validation project, the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) Classification System has been translated into 15 languages worldwide. The translated skin tear classification tools are now available on our website.

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Global ISTAP Classification System Validation Project
26/11/2018 - by Prof. dr. Dimitri Beeckman
Global ISTAP Classification System Validation Project

Skin tears are common acute wounds with different levels of severity. An internationally accepted instrument to assess the severity of skin tears with established diagnostic accuracy, agreement, and reliability is needed to support clinical practice and research.

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In september, prof. Dimitri Beeckman is elected as the President Elect of the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP).
17/09/2018 - by Elien Zwaenepoel
In september, prof. Dimitri Beeckman is elected as the President Elect of the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP).
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