University Centre forNursing and Midwifery

SKIN INTEGRITY RESEARCH GROUP (SKINT)

Generating and implementing evidence- based woundcare and skin integrity prevention and treatment in healthcare 

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SKINT team

PuClas4 is a new e-learning tool about pressure ulcers and incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD). Access to the tool is granted after online registration. 

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recent news

Updated 2026 IAD Best Practice Principles Document!
08/06/2026 - by Editor
Updated 2026 IAD Best Practice Principles Document!

The original version of the Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis (IAD) was launched by Prof. Dimitri Beeckman and a team of experts. The updated publication reflects a decade of progress in IAD prevention, assessment, terminology, and managment whilse also addressing ongoing challenges, including the frequent missclassificiation of IAD and pressure injuriries.

This is a practical guidance to support better care, better ourcomes, and greater patient safety

- Dimitri Beeckman (chair),

Professor Michelle Barakat-Johnson, and international expert panel.

Have a look!

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Congratulations, Steven!
01/06/2026 - by Editor
Congratulations, Steven!

Steven Smet, Doctoral Candidate, and part of our SKINT group was just elected as the next President for the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP)!

What an achievement!

Congratulations!

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