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 […]
Introducing the New EWMA Home Care – Wound Care Toolkit
We are pleased to announce the launch of the EWMA Home Care-Wound Care Toolkit – a new collection of evidence-based and best-practice resources designed to support wound prevention and care in home settings. The toolkit features a broad range of practical and informative resources, including: Short guidance documents Videos Educational tools Case stories These resources […]
Focus on Stoma & Continence Care at EWMA 2026
EWMA-DEWU 2026 will place a strong spotlight on stoma and continence care, bringing together clinicians, researchers and industry partners to explore the latest guidelines, evidence and innovations in the field. The three-day programme offers a mix of key sessions, hands-on workshops and interactive discussions designed to strengthen collaboration across wound, ostomy and continence disciplines. The stream includes a key session on Guidelines […]
EWMA Young Wound Experts: upcoming activities
EWMA Young Wound Experts brings together early-career clinicians, researchers and healthcare professionals with an interest in wound care. If you are looking to expand your network, learn from peers, or explore research opportunities, there are several activities around EWMA-DEWU 2026 in Bremen (6–8 May 2026) that may be relevant for you. Ahead of the conference, […]
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 […]