Wound Research Voices: Paul Bobbink
For our Wound Research Voices feature in March, we are pleased to share a short summary of a PhD thesis by Paul Bobbink, Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University Institute of Higher Education and Research in Healthcare, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland and lecturer at Geneva School of Health Sciences, HES-SO, University of Applied Sciences […]
Wound Research Voices: Julian Rembe
For our Wound Research Voices feature in February, we are pleased to share a short summary of a PhD thesis by Julian Rembe, University Hospital Düsseldorf, Germany. The title of the thesis is Breakdown, Identification and Observation of the Micro-Environment in Acute and Chronic Wounds (Wound-BIOME Project). Lay Person Summary Chronic wounds do not simply […]
Wound Research Voices: Ayşe Sılanur Demir-Üçtepe
For our Wound Research Voices feature in January, we are pleased to share a short summary of a PhD thesis by Ayşe Sılanur Demir-Üçtepe, Koç University Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Fundamentals of Nursing, Istanbul, Turkey. The title of the thesis is Development of a Nursing Care Bundle for the Prevention of Pressure Injuries and its […]
Wound Research Voices: Dr. Sebastián Flores-Escobar
For our Wound Research Voices feature in December, we are pleased to share a short summary of a PhD thesis by Dr. Sebastián Flores-Escobar, Diabetic Foot Unit, Clínica Universitaria de Podología, Facultad de Enfermería, Fisioterapia y Podología, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain. The English title of the thesis is Randomized clinical trial to elucidate the […]
Wound Research Voices: Raquel Marques Silva
For our Wound Research Voices feature in November, we are pleased to share a short summary of a PhD thesis by Raquel Marques Silva, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde e Enfermagem, Porto, Portugal. The thesis explores clinical algorithms to support nursing decision-making in the care of individuals with complex wounds. The thesis […]
Wound Research Voices: Dr Maella-Rius
Dr Maella-Rius’ research responds to the growing challenge of dependency-related skin injuries (DRSIs), a set of complex wounds including pressure injuries, shear injuries, moisture-associated skin damage, friction injuries, skin tears, and their combinations. These injuries represent a significant burden for patients, families, and healthcare systems, especially in community settings where continuity of care and prevention […]
Wound Research Voices: Dr Natali Johnsson
For our Wound Research Voices feature, we are delighted to share a summary of Dr Natali Johnsson’s PhD Thesis, titled: “Planning and monitoring self-care for patients with venous leg ulcers: With a focus on healthcare professionals in primary care.” The thesis was successfully defended in 2025. Dr Johnsson’s research addresses the challenge of supporting patients […]
Wound Research Voices: Dr Anika Fourie, Ghent University
For our first Wound Care Voices feature we are delighted to share a summary of Dr Anika Fourie’s PhD Thesis, titled: “Preventing skin damage in hospitalised patients: a journey from gap analysis to learning needs and clinical trials.” The thesis was successfully defended in June 2025. Anika Fourie’s research addresses the critical issue of hospital-acquired skin injuries, particularly […]
It’s not magic – it’s compression!
It’s not magic, it’s compression! Under this slogan, you could meet the EWMA Compression Therapy campaign during the EWMA-GNEAUPP 2025 Conference, held 26-28 March in Barcelona. Thank you so much to all who joined our masterclass, one of our sessions or workshops during the conference, or participated in/applauded our flashmob. You can find educational resources, […]
EWMA advanced debridement course
EWMA advanced debridement course 2024 This postgraduate course is designed for nurses and physicians with at least two years of clinical practice in wound care. Ideal participants include those who are in their second year of residency, have substantial wound care experience, and see patients with wounds on a weekly basis. This course is […]