Abbreviation: |
GNEAUPP |
| English name: |
National Advisory Group for the Study of Pressure Ulcers and Chronic Wounds |
| Original name: |
Grupo Nacional para el Estudio y Asesoramiento en Úlceras por Presión y Heridas Crónicas (GNEAUPP) |
| Country: |
Spain |
| Contact: |
www.gneaupp.org
phone: +34-941-239240 |
| Year of foundation: |
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| No. of Members: |
2800 |
| President: |
J. Javier Soldevilla |
| Board: |
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| Cooperating Organisation board representative: |
J. Javier Soldevilla |
| Education Contact: |
GEROKOMOS (4 issues-year) BIE-GNEUPP (6 issues-year) |
| Journal: |
E-list: Lista GNEAUPP-Ulceras y heridas |
| Main Objective: |
To scale the problem of pressure ulcers and other chronic wounds in our environment and sensitize the society to these important health problems for reducing the incidence and prevalence.
To get involved in the genesis, discussion and dissemination of scientific knowledge that would enable health professionals involved in managing pressure ulcers and other chronic wounds to develop a comprehensive care practice based on the latest scientific evidence. |
| Main Activities: |
Bi-annual Congress (Next in Nov 2008, Tarragona).
Bi-annual meeting with pressure ulcer commissions.
Bi-annual summer school. |