Advances in Skin & Wound Care

Advances in Skin & Wound Care is the essential resource journal for all #woundcare practitioners. Subscriptions start at just US$39.95. Subscribe today! shop.lww.com/Advances-in-Sk…

A newly published article explores a critical question: Are nurses equipped with the knowledge and evidence‑based practices needed to deliver optimal wound care? ow.ly/8WiY50YsmgJ #WoundCare #NursingKnowledge #EvidenceBasedPractice #ClinicalNursing #NursingResearch

A clinical pilot study shows that integrating a machine learning model with traditional Braden Scale assessments can enhance early identification of patients at risk for HAPIs: ow.ly/p9cM50YrrVz

Even highly experienced clinicians often misunderstand how full‑body support surfaces influence pressure injury prevention. The Support Surface Standards Initiative aims to close these gaps with expanded education and updated guidance resources: ow.ly/5TY750YoGvL

Newly published research used a pressure-detecting mat to visualize how different bed positions affect pressure distribution on patients. Read the full article: ow.ly/UMuH50Yo8lQ #openaccess #pressureinjuryprevention #patientcare #clinicalpractice

The March issue is live — and comes with big news! We’re proud to announce a new partnership with the #NPIAP. We’re strengthening our shared commitment to improving outcomes for patients at risk of or living with PIs. Learn more here: ow.ly/JsAY50Yn3S3

If you're attending NPIAP's Annual Conference—or following along from afar—Advances in Skin & Wound Care is your essential resource. The journal is the official home for all research abstracts: ow.ly/X3jR50Ymr9r

Online First Alert! This pilot randomized controlled trial explores an innovative minimal offloading dressing designed to support healing in patients with plantar diabetes-related foot ulcers: ow.ly/6Qxc50YlQAz #WoundCare #DiabetesCare #ClinicalResearch #OnlineFirst

Simple, accessible, and low‑cost removable footwear—such as therapeutic shoes, insoles, boots, and sandals—support the healing, prevention, and recurrence reduction of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs): ow.ly/TWPZ50YbUP5

A newly validated Chilean Spanish version of the OASES Skin Tear Knowledge Assessment Instrument is now available. This tool achieved high expert agreement and provides a reliable way to assess and improve skin‑tear knowledge among health professionals: ow.ly/WGBw50Y9rFX

A recent survey of 100 U.S. hospitals found that respiratory therapists play a major role in preventing device‑related skin injuries: ow.ly/MUUk50Y5spb #RespiratoryTherapy #SkinInjuryPrevention #PatientSafety #DeviceRelatedInjuries

A new study explored whether a modified Robinson‑Ho Skin Type Color Bar could help clinicians detect early skin injuries in patients with dark skin tones : ow.ly/yjtL50Y4jxh #SkinAssessment #HealthEquity #SkinToneDiversity

The January/February issue of Advances in Skin & Wound Care is now live! Check out the full issue: ow.ly/HRvF50Y0evP #SkinAndWoundCare #ClinicalResearch #Dermatology #NursingContinuingEducation #CME

As we step into 2026, #wound and #ulcer management professionals have an opportunity to avoid costly claim denials and audit repayments. 2025 taught us that knowledge is power when it comes to coverage, documentation, coding, and payment compliance: ow.ly/2SNy50XHuTo

A prospective study compared 2 ICU-specific tools—the Cubbin & Jackson Scale and the COMHON Index—for predicting #pressureinjury risk in critically ill patients. Both demonstrated 100% sensitivity and strong negative predictive value: ow.ly/xI0250XGwlQ

A recent systematic review highlights that oral antibiotics can be as effective as IV therapy for treating diabetic foot osteomyelitis: ow.ly/tn1j50XFIZG #DiabeticFootCare #WoundCare #Antibiotics #EvidenceBasedMedicine #ContinuingEducation

Skin cancer doesn’t just affect physical health—it impacts how patients see themselves. A recent study reveals that patients with skin cancer often experience low body image perception and moderate self-esteem levels: ow.ly/9Yyg50XE2vE

Pressure injuries affect up to 18% of #cardiac surgery patients. A new #RCT introduces a 3D spacer mattress that significantly reduces pressure on high-risk areas during surgery. ow.ly/EIkU50XBVX4 #CardiacSurgery #PatientSafety #PressureInjury

A new case series demonstrates that a composite dermal matrix combining ovine forestomach matrix (OFM) and hyaluronic acid (HA) can significantly accelerate healing: ow.ly/pA4E50XBsKS #WoundCare #Calciphylaxis #DermalMatrix #OFMHA #OpenAccess

The latest issue of Advances in Skin & Wound Care is now live and features new research into #skintears, #skincancer, #diabeticneuropathy, and much, much more! Check out the full issue: ow.ly/Onjp50XuIxb

The latest issue of Advances in Skin & Wound Care is now live and features new research into #skintears, #skincancer, #diabeticneuropathy, and much, much more! Check out the full issue: ow.ly/Onjp50XuIxb