EUROPEAN PRESSURE ULCER ADVISORY PANEL

Welcome to Pisa and the 4th EPUAP Open Meeting. The beauty of the host city will, we know, be balanced by the strength of the Scientific Programme. The conference theme is: Pressure Ulcers – Technology in the New Millennium. The programme aims to inform and educate in many new areas including; telemedicine, tissue engineering, cell biology, support surface technology as well as providing a unique European perspective on current research, audit and education tools. A record number of free papers (in both English and Italian) and posters will add to the impressive knowledge base. Delegates will be able to update their skills in debridement, dermatology, risk assessment tools as well as attending lectures that focus on the important issues of physical therapy and the importance of seating.

When the mind is full, feed the body in the Techno Cafe’ and other venue eateries, and at the end of the academic days feed the soul and body by attending the spectacular social events in an ancient monastery and a sea edge restaurant. At the close of the conference the beauties of Pisa have been laid on in a guided tour.

The EPUAP conferences have a reputation for being the ‘friendly’ wound care event of the year. Meet old friends, make new ones and, metaphorically, bathe in the science and art this conference has to offer.

This conference would not be possible without the considerable input from many people. We would like to thank the Local organisers, the EPUAP Business Office, The Recorder’s Office, the EPUAP Executive, our Technical Advisors, the Corporate Sponsors, Chairs of Sessions, Oral and Poster Presenters and, last but not least, you the delegates who make the event so enjoyable.

Gerry Bennett
Recorder