EWMA • European Wound Management Association

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝗹𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀? A new study in the 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘞𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 looked at how nurse training affects both knowledge and the financial tracking of pressure ulcer care. Czech researchers assessed nurses’ knowledge using the Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Test (PUKT). Before training, scores averaged 74%. After online modules during the pandemic? Still 74%. But once face-to-face training was introduced, scores jumped to 93%. What this tells us: 🔹In-person teaching has a much stronger impact than online-only learning. 🔹Well-educated nurses are better at classifying and reporting pressure ulcers. 🔹This accuracy helps hospitals monitor treatment costs more effectively. 🔹It also supports smarter funding decisions at a national level. Face-to-face education isn’t just about information, it improves care, saves money, and empowers nursing teams. Read the study to explore how training transforms practice: https://lnkd.in/d6ASqtaf The authors are Simona Saibertová, Petra Búřilová, Lenka Krupová, Dana Dolanová, Abanoub Riad, and Andrea Pokorná. #JWM

1547 e-Posters were sent in for the EWMA-GNEAUPP 2025 Conference. At the conference, 7 e-Poster winners were chosen.⁠ ⁠ This week, we share the work of:⁠ ⁠ 🧠 Hajnal-Gabriela ILLES ⁠ EP0600: Efficacy of a Topical Desiccating Agent in Chronic Wounds and in-Patient Pathway in Real Life ⁠ About her work, she says:⁠ ⁠ "Driven by optimism, innovation, and persistence, I thrive in environments that embrace change and collaborative improvement. I am also deeply committed to compassionate and holistic care – always balancing scientific rigour with kindness and empathy." ____________ ⁠ Does sharing your research sound interesting? Abstract submission for #EWMA2026 begins in September.⁠ ⁠ Stay tuned!⁠ _____________⁠ ⁠ More about the e-Poster prizes: ⁠ ⁠ All e-Posters are evaluated and awarded the prize after meeting the criteria of being⁠ ⁠ 💡Visually appealing⁠ 💡Well laid out in a logical manner⁠ 💡Relevant and interesting content⁠ 💡Has clear conclusions⁠ ⁠ The poster prizes are designed to reward the considerable work that goes into preparing an e-Poster for presentation at the conference.⁠

Beyond symptom control, palliative wound care must address the emotional, social, and ethical dimensions of care. The key recommendations of the recent EWMA document on palliative wound care include: 🔹Culturally competent patient and caregiver education 🔹Formal support for informal carers 🔹Advance care planning that includes wound-related decisions By adopting a truly holistic model, clinicians can support autonomy, dignity, and quality of life even in the most complex cases. Read more in the EWMA Document on Palliative Wound Care: https://lnkd.in/dK9UsnNv

Can a video game help prevent pressure ulcers? A new study in the Journal of Wound Management explored how a 3D web-based game, PreSore: Pressure Ulcer Prevention Game (PPUPG), can educate patients’ relatives on preventing pressure ulcers. 55 participants tested the game, which simulates caring for a patient at risk of pressure ulcers. They then shared their experiences in interviews. What they said: 🔹The game motivated learning and made them feel more responsible for patient care. 🔹It helped them empathise with real-life caregivers. 🔹They found the content realistic, informative, and engaging. 🔹Many said it was more effective than traditional education. Digital games like PPUPG can be powerful tools in community health education, raising awareness and building practical caregiving skills. Read the study here to learn more about this innovative approach to health care education: https://lnkd.in/d9-eScWJ The authors are Vildan Çakar and Ayişe Karadağ. #JWM

Effective exudate management is central to palliative wound care, contributing to infection prevention, skin protection, and psychological well-being. Excessive or unmanaged exudate can lead to maceration, odour, wound progression and significant distress. Our latest guidance includes recommendations for exudate management such as: 🔹Superabsorbent dressings 🔹Use of ostomy pouches where appropriate 🔹Protection of peri-wound skin with barrier products A structured, compassionate approach to exudate management supports both patient dignity and clinical outcomes. Find more information in the recently published EWMA Document on Palliative Wound Care: https://lnkd.in/dK9UsnNv

Just Published! The July 2025 issue of the Journal of Wound Management is now available, featuring 11 insightful articles on pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers remain a significant and complex challenge across healthcare systems, affecting patients, families, and providers alike. In their editorial, Dr Beáta Grešš Halász and Prof Dr Andrea Pokorná highlight the urgent need for early detection, systematic prevention and evidence-based practice. They write: “𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘶𝘭𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺… 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘷𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘯-𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱; 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘭𝘢𝘱𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦.” We invite all clinicians, researchers, educators, and healthcare leaders to explore this issue and join the ongoing effort to reduce the burden of pressure ulcers worldwide. This issue also includes an extended supplement featuring all accepted abstracts from the EWMA-GNEAUPP 2025 conference. Read the full open-access issue here: https://lnkd.in/ebfXATng ⁠ #JWM

1547 e-Posters were sent in for the EWMA-GNEAUPP 2025 Conference. At the conference, 7 e-Poster winners were chosen.⁠ ⁠ This week, we share the work of:⁠ ⁠ 🧠 Kathleen Stevens ⁠ EP0547: Systematic priority setting of the IWGDF recommendations to inform health policymakers: AQ-methodological study ⁠ About her research, she says:⁠ ⁠ 💬 'I’m an advanced foot care nurse and Assistant Professor at Memorial University Faculty of Nursing in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. My research focuses on preventative foot health and foot self-management interventions, with a strong emphasis on reducing diabetes-related complications such as skin breakdown, foot ulceration, and amputation. Through my work, I aim to influence health policy, support patient education, and contribute to improved foot health outcomes.   I’m passionate about improving outcomes for individuals at risk and about translating research into practice through knowledge translation initiatives. One of my favourite tools for this is the research poster. I see posters not just as a way to present data, but as a visual canvas—much like a painting—that invites viewers to pause, reflect, and engage. For me, colour choice, clear layout and graphics, concise wording, and thoughtful conclusions are essential in crafting a poster that resonates and communicates effectively.' ____________ ⁠ Does sharing your research sound interesting? Abstract submission for #EWMA2026 begins in September.⁠ ⁠ Stay tuned!⁠ ⁠ _____________⁠ ⁠ More about the e-Poster prizes: ⁠ ⁠ All e-Posters are evaluated and awarded the prize after meeting the criteria of being⁠ ⁠ 💡Visually appealing⁠ 💡Well laid out in a logical manner⁠ 💡Relevant and interesting content⁠ 💡Has clear conclusions⁠ ⁠ The poster prizes are designed to reward the considerable work that goes into preparing an e-Poster for presentation at the conference.⁠ ⁠

Malodour is a distressing yet under-assessed symptom in palliative wound care. It affects not only physical comfort but also emotional well-being and social interaction. Despite its significance, only 12% of clinicians assess odour regularly. Our newest EWMA document highlights that odour management must be prioritised as a clinical and psychosocial concern and recommends the following strategies; 🔹Use of topical metronidazole 🔹Application of sealed charcoal dressings 🔹Implementation of non-scented environmental odour control Access the full EWMA Document on Palliative Wound Care edited by Georgina Gethin and Sebastian Probst: https://lnkd.in/dK9UsnNv

NEWS FROM THE INDUSTRY - Convatec New report published in the Journal of Wound Care Use of a next-generation multilayered foam dressing in hard-to-heal wounds: a prospective, multicentre study Hard-to-heal wounds present a significant healthcare challenge due to their complex aetiology, impact on quality of life (QoL) and consequent economic burden. Guidelines recommend dressings that provide a moisture-balanced wound healing environment, absorb excess exudate, and protect the periwound skin, in addition to being cost-effective. The aim of this study was to assess the usability, safety, and performance of a next-generation, multilayered foam dressing in the management of indicated hard-to-heal wounds.   The management of indicated hard-to-heal wounds with a next-generation multilayered foam dressing was associated with: 🔹 Clinical progression of wound healing at four weeks 🔹 Complete wound closure in almost 40% of wounds at 12 weeks 🔹 High percentage of healthcare provider and patient satisfaction 🔹 Very low number of dressing-related adverse events   Reference: 1.Ranire-Maguire M et al. (2025) Use of a next-generation multilayered foam dressing in hard-to-heal wounds: a prospective, multicentre study. J Wound Care; Vol 34, No. 2 Access the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dsuFQC_w

✨ EWMA Guest Session at WundDACH 2025 On 24 June, EWMA had the pleasure of hosting a guest session at the 4th WundDACH Conference in Freiburg: "Antimicrobial Stewardship in Wound Care: A European Approach with EWMA." The session was led by Prof. Dr Sebastian Probst, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ewa Stuermer, and Mandy Dittmer, focusing on the importance of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and debridement in wound care. The speakers shared insights from a European perspective and presented EWMA's ongoing work in this vital area. The conference brought together clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals for two inspiring days under the theme: "The human being first!? – individual, personal, professional." Thank you to all who participated and contributed to the discussions during the session. If you would like to learn more about EWMA’s materials on antimicrobial stewardship, please visit our resource library, where you can explore a wealth of content available free of charge 👉 https://lnkd.in/dx_cz76H And if you’re looking to advance your debridement skills, be sure to secure your place at the upcoming EWMA Advanced Cadaver Debridement Course this autumn. Full details are available here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dp754bwY #EWMA #WundDACH2025 #WoundCare #AntimicrobialStewardship #AMS #Débridement