Our latest edition is out now! This time we're talking 'all things skin' in a series of articles from expert researchers and practitioners in #woundcare and beyond. Catch up #openaccess today!

Our Sept issue is OUT NOW! Don't miss: ⭐Dietary interventions for people with diabetes and wounds ⭐The impact of comorbidities on wound healing in the community ⭐Comparing compression devices in VLU treatment ⭐... and much more! Read #openaccess now:

In our latest edition, Lommerzheim et al report on the use of a combined OT & nursing preventative approach to reducing hospital-acquired PIs, concluding the intervention significantly reduced rates, even with barriers to consistent implementation. More:

Read an important new scoping review of global research on acute wound assessment, management and prevention by Finlayson et al in our new edition: #wounds #research #wpr

What does the research say about topical phenytoin & wound healing? A review by Qadirifard et al found: ❇️evidence of phenytoin outperforming a range of other options ❇️more studies comparing phenytoin with honey, fluocinonide & laser are needed. Read:

In this edition, Chang et al describe the success of a silicone tape intervention in reducing N95 mask-related pressure injuries for healthcare professionals in an inpatient hospice setting & recommend its future use: #wounds #research #wpr

In our new issue, Blackburn, @kopeckizlatko & @karenousey look at the research on #antimicrobialresistance & skin integrity & outline the guiding principles of AMR and antimicrobial stewardship for infection control. #woundcare #openaccess #research

Adj Prof Emily Haesler of @CurtinUni reviews the research on using electrical stimulation therapy for wound-related pain in our latest issue. Read this fascinating #openaccess article now: #woundcare #research #WPRJournal

A review in our new issue of 73 articles on skincare products, health service interventions & dressing impact on skin integrity found 3 consistent themes in the research - but concluded strong evidence on skin mgmt to prevent wounds is limited.

Medication is a key part of disease management but some drugs can impede #wound #healing. A review in our new journal concludes risks & benefits must be weighed by clinicians & patients to make informed decisions about impacts on wound progress

Medication is a key part of disease management but some drugs can impede #wound healing. A review in the new @WoundPractice concludes risks & benefits must be weighed by clinicians & patients to make informed decisions about impacts on wound progress.

Prof Keryln Carville of @curtinuni @SilverchainAus & @woundsaus explores 'normal' in the integument at various life stages, from neonatal to elderly, to aid identification of abnormal changes & assist in healing in our new edition. #woundcare #openaccess

In our new edition: an overview of the anatomy, physiology and function of skin and the impact of ageing by @ZLotfollahi #openaccess #woundcare #research

🔅SUMMER SEASON🔅A study by @silverchainAUS & @CurtinUni of 244 people living with VLUs found a ‘substantial’ impact on quality of life, with compromises in daily life, comfort, body image & mobility. Read in @woundpractice: #woundcare #research

🔅SUMMER SEASON🔅 The Wounds Australia 2024 Conference is 14-16 October and registrations open soon! Why not explore our 2022 Conference abstract submissions while you wait? They'll give you a great idea of the research excellence to expect in 2024 too:

🔅SUMMER SEASON🔅 Diabetes is associated with cognition changes but research on whether cognition is worsened by the presence of diabetes-related foot ulcers is conflicting. A new study proposes a study protocol for exploring further:

🔅SUMMER SEASON🔅 The use of traditional medicines is increasingly common in wound care. An article in our new edition explores the effectiveness of Withania leaf paste & gel in wound healing & its findings are encouraging. Read #openaccess:

🔅SUMMER SEASON🔅 With obesity rates in American nursing homes rising, more people are at risk of pressure injuries. An article in our new edition finds 3 common characteristics in nursing homes with a high % of stage 2-4 PIs in residents with obesity:

🔅SUMMER SEASON🔅 Looking for the best #wounds #research? The Wounds Research Directory collates cutting-edge Australian research on a range of wound-related topics. Explore it now:

🔅SUMMER SEASON🔅A Delphi survey out of @murdochuni of wound care experts in Aus aimed at determining what content should be taught in #nursing #education & when found consensus on including 65 topics in undergrad study. Read it in @woundpractice now: