ASWC Words on Wounds

In this episode of Words on Wounds, Dr. Julia Paul describes common pitfalls and best practices when caring for venous ulcers in the acute care setting.

In this episode of Words on Wounds, Dr. Kevin Woo and Catherine Milne MSN, APRN, ANP/ACNS-BC, CWOCN-AP discuss the benefits of mentorship and offer advice for those seeking a mentor relationship. When it comes to treating persistent, hard-to-heal, or complex wounds, you need a solution you can trust. Dakin's Wound Cleanser is an FDA-approved device for wound cleansing and management. It's powerful...

In this episode of Words on Wounds, Dr Dan Berlowitz discusses the six studies he selected to highlight in his article, "The 2021 Update on Pressure Injuries: A Review of the Literature" which appears in the August issue of Advances in Skin & Wound Care. Because he excluded Advances articles from his review, he also describes his favorite pressure injury article that was published in Advances in S...

In this episode of Words on Wounds, Dr. Kevin Woo interviews the new International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) President, Samantha Holloway about projects ISTAP is undertaking. Some ISTAP highlights in the coming years will include developing best-practices recommendations, consolidating the skin tear classification system, developing education activities, raising awareness of patients' voice...

In this episode of Words on Wounds, Kevin Woo interviews Drs. Tracey Yap and Susan Kennerly about their June 2022 article, Effect of Varying Repositioning Frequency on Pressure Injury Prevention in Nursing Home Residents: TEAM-UP Trial Results. Together, they discuss the foundation and design of the TEAM-UP trial, important caveats to consider, and their recommendations about turning and repositio...

In this episode of Words on Wounds, Editorial Director Chloe Falkinson welcomes two organizers of this year's global education event, the WCET/WOCN Joint international Congress: Alison Crawshaw, Congress Coordinator, and Denise Hibbert, Scientific Co-Chair. Together, they discuss the educational highlights and many reasons to look forward to this exciting global event.

In this episode of Words on Wounds, Dr. Kevin Woo interviews Dr. Barbara Delmore about her work on the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel's Research Committee, the various strategic objective groups and projects that they have underway, and what has invigorated her most about her work on the committee during her tenure. When it comes to treating persistent, hard-to-heal, or complex wounds, yo...

In this episode of Words on Wounds, Dr. Woo and Nurse Practitioner Terry Swanson, NP Wound Management, MHSc, FAWMA, FMACNP, discuss antimicrobial stewardship and the judicious use of antibiotics. Because antimicrobial resistance is high, it is important for clinicians to identify signs and symptoms of infection early. By providing appropriate wound bed preparation and hygiene in the early phases o...

In this episode of Words on Wounds, Dr. Kevin Woo interviews Erin Rajhathy, RN, BScN, MClSc-WH, NSWOC, WOCC(C) about her work clarifying debridement best practice recommendations for wound, ostomy, and continence nurses in Canada.

In this episode of Words on Wounds, Dr. Kevin Woo explores details of the publication process with Advances in Skin & Wound Care Editorial Director Chloe Falkinson, MPub as the journal celebrates its 35th anniversary.

In this episode of Words on Wounds, Dr. Kevin Woo interviews Corey Heerschap, MScCH (WPC), BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), IIWCC, about his recently published article, The Lived Experience of Patients with an Ostomy: A Pilot Study on the Effect of Ostomy Pouch Opacity. Together, they explore the story behind the article, the value and pitfalls of qualitative research, and possibilities for future studie...

In this episode of Words on Wounds, Dr. Kevin Woo interviews Sebastian Probst, DClinPrac, RN, President of the European Wound Care Association, about the organization, his plans for the presidency, and key challenges in the European wound management context. Be sure to visit www.ewma.org for more information. When it comes to treating persistent, hard-to-heal, or complex wounds, you need a solutio...

In this interview, Gulnaz Tariq, MSc, BSc, RN, PG Dip (UK), President of the World Union of Wound Healing Societies (WUWHS) provides a fascinating overview of the WUWHS history, mission, and upcoming hybrid Congress.

In this episode of Words on Wounds, Dr. Woo welcomes the new president of the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel, Dr. Padula. Together, they discuss how the NPIAP is working ahead to stay on top of industry trends. Their wide-ranging discussion includes the efforts to improve accessibility of the 2019 Clinical Practice Guideline via a new mobile app, the creation of a new Patient Advisory Cou...

In this interview, Cheryl Carver of the APWCA interviews Dr. Jeffrey Levine about his new article, Wound Care Consultation in Postacute/Long-term Care: Characteristics and Practice Implications . They discuss the study's unique findings; how COVID-19 has altered the wound care landscape, perhaps forever; and the realities and requirements of care across the continuum, including budgeting, document...

Dr. Amy Hester, Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer of HD Nursing, LLC, speaks with Dr. Kevin Woo about her work in injury and fall prediction and prevention. The topics include preventing pressure injuries using the Braden-Hester Pressure Injury Prevention Program, and the Braden Scale acquisition and licensing process. For more information or to obtain a license to use the Braden Scale, visit...

As part of the American Professional Wound Care Association's celebrations for their 20th anniversary, Tarun Kunwar, Associate Digital Editor for Advances in Skin & Wound Care , sits down with some of the Association's leadership to discuss the milestone and the various efforts the organization is making on behalf of wound care.

In this recording, Elizabeth Faust, MSN, CRNP, CSWS, CWOCN-AP, DAPWCA, of the American Professional Wound Care Association interviews three leaders of the World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET) on their recent article about the International Ostomy Guideline 2020. The discussion includes the inception of the guideline, the extensive work that went into creating a guideline suitable for re...

In this episode of Words on Wounds, Dr. Kevin Woo interviews Dr. Pelin Basim, the author of an article in our June ostomy-themed issue titled A Qualitative Analysis of Ostomy-Related Patient Education Videos on YouTube . Together, they discuss the pros and cons of online versus in-person patient education, individual learning styles, and how providers can balance information from professional sour...

Dr. Woo interviews Trish Idensohn, MSc, RN, IIWCC, PGPN of South Africa about the success of the recent ISTAP summit, with over 1,000 registrants and attendees from 36 countries, as well as her experience with and challenges of wound care during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information on ISTAP and to access a recording of the summit, visit www.skintears.org .

In this installment of Words on Wounds , Dr. Woo speaks with Harikrishna K. R. Nair, MD, President of the Malaysian Society of Wound Care Professionals and Head of the Wound Care Unit at Kuala Lumpur Hospital. Together, they discuss concerns unique to wound care in Asia, patient empowerment and access to care, and the critical importance of education in uniting wound care providers around the glob...

The authors of Wound Care Essentials , 5th edition discuss the book's recent awards, the challenges of writing a book, and the origins and evolution of the text with our host, Dr. Woo.

As part of their discussion on the history of Advances in Skin & Wound Care journal, Editors-in-Chief Drs. Elizabeth A. Ayello and R. Gary Sibbald talk about holistic care and what "interprofessional" really means.

In this installment of Words on Wounds , Editors-in-Chief Drs. Elizabeth A. Ayello and R. Gary Sibbald reflect on the inception of the journal, the evolution of wound care terminology and other controversial topics, and the importance of continuing education.

The Words on Wounds Podcast from Advances in Skin & Wound Care provides a forum for current information on emerging technologies, educational opportunities, and research breakthroughs to support the clinical and professional development of interprofessional skin and wound care practitioners.