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 […]
EWMA Patient’s Voice – Shaping the future of wound care together
Through this initiative, EWMA aims to strengthen patient involvement across all projects and activities. By doing so, we ensure that resources developed for healthcare professionals, patients, and private caregivers truly reflect the lived experience and needs of individuals affected by wounds. As part of EWMA Patients Voice, participating patients may be invited to: Review EWMA […]
EWMA NextGen Leaders Programme – Candidates selected
We are excited to announce the first three candidates for the new NextGen European Wound Care Leaders Programme. Among 36 highly competitive applications, the following have been selected: Iva Pranjic, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Complex Wound Management; Clinical Nurse Specialist, Outpatient Wound Clinic; Clinical Nurse Manager, Medical-Surgical Outpatient Department, St James’s Hospital, Dublin, Ireland Dorothee […]
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 […]
New EWMA President
During the conference in Barcelona, Dimitri Beeckman entered his new role as the President of EWMA. We have asked him about his expectations for the next two years and what he hopes to achieve during his presidency. “As President of EWMA, my vision is to advance inclusive, evidence-informed, and ethically driven wound care across Europe […]
Message from immediate past President Kirsi Isoherranen
As Kirsi Isoherranen has ended her term as President of EWMA. The next two years, she will be holding the title of Immediate Past President. We have asked her to highlight a couple of key moments as the president of EWMA and to share some of her thoughts on her upcoming role. “I have been […]
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, […]