EWMA • European Wound Management Association

1100 e-Posters were sent in for the EWMA 2024 Conference. At the conference, 4 e-Poster winners were chosen. This week we share the work of: 🧠 Masline C. 𝗘𝗣𝟭𝟲𝟮: Nurturing skin health through simplified Incontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD) care. About her research, she says: “Stepping into the field of infection prevention and control initially sparked from my deep interest in improving patient care quality. My journey led me to focus on Incontinence Associated Dermatitis, a prevalent yet often under-addressed issue in clinical settings. This research isn’t just about preventing discomfort; it’s about transforming our approach to skincare in vulnerable populations, making preventative care accessible and simple. It’s crucial to share these findings engagingly because, at the end of the day, healthcare is about real people. When we make our research relatable and understandable, it reaches more hearts and minds, paving the way for practical changes that benefit patients directly.” _____________ Does sharing your research sound interesting? Abstract submission for #EWMA2025 begins in August.⁠ Stay tuned!⁠ _____________ More about the e-Poster prizes: All e-Posters are evaluated and awarded the prize after the criteria of being⁠ 💡Visually appealing⁠ 💡Well laid out in a logical manner⁠ 💡Relevant and interesting content⁠ 💡Has clear conclusions⁠ The poster prizes are designed to reward the considerable work that goes into preparing an e-Poster for presentation at the conference. Learn more at 👉 https://lnkd.in/dc_ZxsiQ

EWMA is addressing critical challenges in wound care through organisational innovation!🌟⁠ ⁠ This opinion piece in the Journal of Wound Management describes our latest efforts focusing on integrating patient care pathways, implementing guidelines for Diabetic Foot Syndrome, and reducing disparities in treatment outcomes.⁠ ⁠ Organisational innovation within wound management has three overarching objectives:⁠ ⁠ 1️⃣ Improved patient outcomes⁠ 2️⃣ Facilitated access to health care professionals⁠ 3️⃣ Better utilisation of resources for health care providers⁠ ⁠ Public-private partnerships are essential to creating safer, better healthcare solutions. That is why we have established the EWMA Innovation Alliance, aiming to build a European Wound Management Innovation Ecosystem🤝⁠ ⁠ We are also tackling the widespread shortage of healthcare professionals by fostering discussions and exploring innovative solutions to utilise resources better.⁠ ⁠ Our initiatives also include strengthening the collaboration with healthcare authorities and policymakers on public health projects. These efforts will be detailed in the upcoming EWMA State-Of-Affairs Report, to be published in 2025.⁠ ⁠ Read the full opinion piece in the Journal of Wound Management: https://lnkd.in/dPUiPSUM ⁠ The authors are Isoherranen Kirsi, Sebastian Probst, Andrea Pokorná, Alexandra P. Marques, Dimitri Beeckman & Alberto Piaggesi.⁠ ⁠ #JWM

Meet Tânia Santos: New EWMA Council Member Back in May four new EWMA Council members were elected. This week we are sharing an article about Tânia Santos as a new member of the EWMA Council! Tânia brings her extensive expertise as a Community Nurse from Albufeira and a committed educator and researcher in wound care to our council. 🔹 About Tânia Santos: - Current Role: Community Nurse at Albufeira, board member of ELCOS, and cooperative with the Investigation Center of the Lisbon Nursing School. - Wound Care Passion: Began her career as a nurse in 2004, quickly realizing the need for specialized knowledge in wound dressing and management. This led to a post-graduation in wound management in 2006 and a key role in founding ELCOS in 2009. - EWMA Journey: A member since her postgraduate studies in 2006, Tânia actively contributed to the EWMA conference in Lisbon in 2008. 🔹 Tânia’s Vision for EWMA: Tânia is eager to share her wealth of knowledge and to contribute to new knowledge opportunities within EWMA, enhancing our global influence and effectiveness in wound care education and policy. 🔗 Read the full article about Tânia, and find the link to the first article, about Alison Hopkins, by following the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/e5xu7Dm8 🔔 Stay Updated with Our Initiatives: Are you interested in keeping updated in the world of wound care? Follow us here on LinkedIn and click the bell in the top right corner of our profile. This way you will be notified when we share news!

We're thrilled to present a special supplement in the latest issue of the Journal of Wound Management: all abstracts from the EWMA 2024 Conference!📑 With over 1100 abstracts spanning more than 30 categories, this is a great resource for anyone in the field of wound management. Explore the latest research and innovations, and search for the keywords, authors, or topics that you find interesting. Why should you check it out? 🔍 Discover diverse topics and advancements 🧠 Expand your knowledge and expertise ✨ Get inspiration from your peers 🩹 Stay ahead with the latest research Read all the abstracts for FREE in the current issue of the Journal of Wound Management: https://lnkd.in/dVv_KkTk #JWM

🏅EWMA 2024: Who won the prizes at EWMA this year?🏅⁠ ⁠ More than 1100 abstracts were submitted this year! Among these, 6 won a prize: 1 First Time International Presenter 1 Best Abstract of the Year 4 Best e-Poster winners ⁠..... And the 6 winners are: ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 🏅 First Time International Presenter Prize 🇮🇹 Giuseppe Guarro, Italy 💻️OP007: Assessing the therapeutic efficacy of an oxygenated oleic matrix-based device for expedited healing at partial thickness skin graft donor sites in reconstructive Plastic Surgery: a prospective observational study 🏅 Best Abstract of the Year Award 🇮🇪 Rosemarie Derwin, Ireland 💻️OP062: Integrating Point-of-Care Bacterial Fluorescence Imaging and targeted debridement with Continued Wound Measurement for Enhanced Wound Area Reduction Monitoring ⁠ 🏅 e-Poster Winner 🇪🇪 Karin Kogermann, Estonia 💻️EP127: Development of wound infection model on diabetic rats using artificial biofilm matrix 🏅 e-Poster Winner 🇬🇧 Masline Chitura, United Kingdom 💻️EP162: Nurturing Skin Health through Simplified Incontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD) Care 🏅 e-Poster Winner 🇸🇪 Karl Wallblom, Sweden 💻️EP262: Analysis of bacteria, inflammation, and exudation in epidermal suction blister wounds reveals dynamic changes during wound healing 🏅 e-Poster Winner 🇩🇪 Cornelia Wiegand, Germany 💻️EP178: Adaptation of keratinocyte and fibroblast scratch wound models to investigate delayed wound healing conditions Throughout the summer we will share more about the winners and their great presentations! Read their abstracts to get a sense of their findings: https://lnkd.in/dVv_KkTk

📢 Exciting Updates in Negative Pressure Wound Therapy! 📢 Discover the latest advancements in Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with our comprehensive update document. This document features: 🔹Guidance based on the newest evidence and clinical practice in negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) 🔹Highlighting the technological advances and new usage areas 🔹Addressing challenges and opportunities related to the clinical application of new advancements in NPWT solutions 🔹Exploring the role of NPWT in the provision of telemedicine services in wound management Stay ahead in the field of wound care. Dive into the details now!💡 Download the document for FREE: https://lnkd.in/dpsKsByP

Meet Alison Hopkins: A New EWMA Council Member We are excited to announce that Alison Hopkins MBE RN MSc has joined the EWMA Council! With her extensive background in community nursing and tissue viability, Alison is set to bring valuable insights to our efforts in advancing wound care. 🔹 About Alison Hopkins: - Current Role: Chief Executive with a deep expertise in community nursing and tissue viability. - Professional Milestones: Began her career as a District Nurse, developed a lifelong interest in leg ulcers, and authored key guidelines on leg ulcer management in 1989. - EWMA Involvement: A dedicated member since 1995, Alison has been a pivotal contributor to our Compression Therapy Program, enriching our community’s knowledge and practices. 🔹 Alison’s Vision for EWMA: Alison is eager to use her position on the council to extend her impact by fostering broad, collaborative changes that enhance patient care and outcomes across Europe. 🔗 Back in May four new EWMA Council members were elected. This is a teaser for the first of four articles introducing our new council members. Read the full article about Alison by following the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/dZu6bCp9 🔔 Stay Updated with Our Initiatives: Are you interested in keeping updated in the world of wound care? Follow us here on LinkedIn and click the bell in the top right corner of our profile. This way you will be notified when we share news!

EWMA is a proud member of the FORCE REPAIR consortium. We follow closely the many activities of the different work packages and we are excited that the Joint EWMA-GNEAUPP 2025 conference in March next year will provide a platform for presentations and discussions about new developments in the project. Learn more about the upcoming conference 👇 https://lnkd.in/dQ8kfj88 #woundcare #woundhealing #woundmanagement

💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱-𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻? Breaking down barriers to assessment and management of wound-related pain is crucial. Factors such as genetics, culture, prior experiences, anxiety, spirituality, attitudes, and beliefs all play a role. The question remains: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁? Understanding their unique background and perspective is key to providing effective care. Let's prioritise comprehensive support in pain management for each patient's unique needs. Read much more about these important aspects of wound-related pain management in the recently published EWMA document "Holistic Management of Wound-Related Pain”, edited by Samantha Holloway 👇https://lnkd.in/dfywUPVP

📣 The July 2024 issue of the Journal of Wound Management presents seven new articles on wound management from around the world! In the editorial, journal editor Georgina Gethin raises a worry about predatory journals and emphasises that the Journal of Wound Management meets the standards of open science:⁠ “Predatory journals are a threat to all [...] Such journals and publishers are not in keeping with best Open Science or Open Scholarship practices. Open Scholarship is the practice of research, education and knowledge exchange in such a way that others can collaborate and contribute, where research publications, data, lab notes and other scholarly processes and works are properly and ethically managed and evaluated and, unless restricted for justifiable reasons, are freely available to all levels of society under terms that enable reuse, redistribution and reproduction of the work and its underlying data and methods." 🔹 The July issue also features two supplements: EWMA Document on Negative Wound Pressure Therapy and EWMA 2024 Conference Abstracts. Read and download it all for FREE 👇 https://lnkd.in/ebfXATng