The objective of DERMA (Design of Enabling Regenerative MAterials) is to develop new interventions for the management and treatment of dermal ulcers and related skin conditions, including stomas. By addressing market and patient need, the project will deliver advanced new technologies (incorporating marine sourced biopolymers) ready for exploitation by industry to manufacture improved products for […]
EPUAP Investigator Awards 2020 – Call for nominations: deadline 24 February 2020 EPUAP will recognize leadership and contributions to pressure ulcer research by awarding two prizes each year at its annual meeting: the EPUAP Early Stage Investigator Award and the EPUAP Experienced Investigator Award. The winners will be selected by the EPUAP Scientific Committee based on […]
The SIPS (Surgical Interventions for Pressure Sores) study will involve three workstreams. The first will update literature reviews in this topic and survey healthcare professionals who manage severe pressure ulcers. The second will analyse data collected routinely in the NHS to describe the care currently provided to patients with severe pressure ulcers. The third is a […]
The EPUAP Focus Meeting is a unique initiative aimed at exchanging knowledge among scientists, clinicians, R&D and industry in regard to the latest developments in special areas of pressure ulcer research and practice. The focus meeting is intended to create a space for in-depth discussions about special topics, to identify knowledge and technological gaps, as […]
Calling all Tissue Viability Nurses!! The SWHSI-2 Trial (A pragmatic multicentre randomised controlled trial to assess the clinical and cost effectiveness of negative pressure wound therapy versus usual care for surgical wounds healing by secondary intention) is still looking for recruiting sites. Fancy getting involved in this important study? Click here to get in touch […]
The October 2019 issue of the Journal of the European Wound Management Association is now available online. The theme of this issue is “Palliative wound care”. The publication features an article from Dr Ray Samuriwo on the “Wounds Research Network (WReN) – a community of practice for improving wound care-related trials”. Read and download the online […]
EWMA is offering these year three research grants available to nurses, doctors and scientists working within wound management in Europe. The application deadline is on 30th September, 2019! Click here to find out more and apply!
Are you thinking about getting involved in Nurse PI roles for studies within the NIHR portfolio? Then join the NIHR Clinical Research Network Yorkshire & Humber team on Tuesday 24th September from 0930-1600 in York! Professor Jane Nixon and Professor Steve Ersser will share information on how to develop skills for this important role with […]
Welcome to the Association of Surgeons in Training (ASIT) Yearbook 2019 The yearbook is an opportunity to showcase the full spectrum of ASiT activity from the past year. From education and training to policy and advocacy, the Association have been working hard to represent their members across all ten surgical specialties. Click here to view an […]
The Wounds Research Network are delighted to announce that the World’s largest mattress Trial – PRESSURE2 (Pressure Relieving Support Surfaces for Pressure Ulcer Prevention) have now been published by The Lancet and can be viewed by clicking here Huge thanks to the Trust research teams and patients involved.