About EPUAP

The “European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel” was created in London in December 1996 to lead and support all European countries in the efforts to prevent and treat pressure ulcers. At its inaugural meeting in London in December 1996, which included experts from many European countries, the group of over twenty agreed their mission statement and the initial Executive Board and Trustees.

OUR MISSION

“To provide relief for persons suffering from, or at risk of, pressure ulcers, through research and the education of the public and by influencing pressure ulcer policy in all European countries towards an adequate patient centred and cost effective pressure ulcer care.”

The EPUAP has produced an academic text book on pressure ulcers and developed guidelines for pressure ulcer prevention and treatment that are used all over Europe. Our priorities for the next decade are:

• To assist with implementation of the guidelines in different countries and to update the guidelines where necessary.
• A growth of the society and increased representation across Europe to improve the visibility of EPUAP.
• To strengthen the research profile and play an important role in awareness and education.

EXECUTIVE BOARD

PRESIDENT
Dimitri Beeckman

PRESIDENT ELECT
Jan Kottner

TREASURER
Susanne Coleman
Alison Porter-Armstrong
(Co-Treasurer)

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Peter Worsley (Chair)
Lucie Charbonneau (Co-Chair)

GUIDELINES COMMITTEE
Zena Moore (Chair)
Katrin Balzer (Co-Chair)

RESEARCH COMMITTEE
Nils Lahmann (Chair)

EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Steven Smet (Chair)

EPUAP 2021 ANNUAL MEETING CHAIR
Andrea Pokorná

CURRENT TRUSTEES

Kirsti Ahmajärvi (Finland)
Paulo Alves (Portugal)
Katrin Balzer (Germany)
Dimitri Beeckman (Belgium)
Joan-Enric Torra i Bou (Spain)
Ida Marie Bredesen (Norway)

Lucie Charbonneau (Switzerland)
Guido Ciprandi (Italy)
Susanne Coleman (United Kingdom)
Serena Crucianelli (Italy)
Marie-Line Gaubert-Dahan (France)
Amit Gefen (Israel)

Britt Hansen (Denmark)
Beáta Grešš Halász (Slovakia)
Ulrika Källman (Sweden)
Jan Kottner (Germany)
Nils Lahmann (Germany)
Zena Moore (Ireland)

Andrea Pokorná (Czech Republic)
Alison Porter-Armstrong (United Kingdom)
Dominique Sigaudo-Roussel (France)
Steven Smet (Belgium)
Camilla L.M. Sørensen (Denmark)
Helen Strapp (Ireland)
Peter Worsley (United Kingdom)

EPUAP SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

The Scientific Committee works in close collaboration with the local organisers of the Annual Conferences. The mission of the Scientific Committee is to provide the Executive Board of EPUAP with independent advice on issues relating to (1) the development of the scientific programme of the Annual Conferences, (2) the peer-review process of abstract submissions and (3) awarding the yearly EPUAP Experienced and Novice Investigator Awards.

CURRENT MEMBERS

Peter Worsley (Chair)
Lucie Charbonneau (Co-Chair)
Guido Ciprandi
Serena Crucianelli
Marie-Line Gaubert-Dahan
Amit Gefen
Zena Moore
Kirsti Ahmajärvi

EPUAP GUIDELINES COMMITTEE

Pressure ulcer management needs to be evidence-based. Clinical practice guidelines help practitioners to make informed decisions about the most appropriate interventions. The Guidelines Committee supports the development, update, dissemination and implementation of evidence-based guidance to improve the quality of pressure ulcer care.

CURRENT MEMBERS

Zena Moore (Chair)
Katrin Balzer (Co-chair)
Dominique Sigaudo-Roussel
Jan Kottner

EPUAP RESEARCH COMMITTEE

The mission of the Research Committee is to provide the Executive Board of EPUAP with independent advice on issues relating to the development and delivery of a research strategy which promotes international research collaborations and internationally excellent research. The Research Committee works in close collaboration with the Scientific Committee.

CURRENT MEMBERS

Nils Lahmann (Chair)
Dominique Sigaudo-Roussel (Co-Chair)
Ida Marie Bredesen
Susanne Coleman
Serena Crucianelli
Amit Gefen
Ulrika Källman
Peter Worsley
Joan-Enric Torra i Bou

EPUAP EDUCATION COMMITTEE

The EPUAP education committee develops the educational framework that will incorporate the key topics related to pressure ulcers. The committee approves all EPUAP educational activities such as webinars and podcasts, the scientific programme of EPUAP Masterclass and Focus Meeting. The committee members work on defining a pressure ulcer curriculum and come up with innovative ideas and campaigns for the STOP Pressure Ulcer Day.

CURRENT MEMBERS

Steven Smet (Chair)
Ida Marie Bredesen (Co-Chair)
Andrea Pokorná
Katrin Balzer
Paulo Alves
Britt Hansen
Lucie Charbonneau
Camilla Leerskov Sørensen
Beáta Grešš Halász
Helen Strapp

PAST PRESIDENTS

Since its beginning in 1997 the EPUAP has been fortunate to have a series of key European experts as President. The Trustees of the EPUAP would like to thank the following Past Presidents for their efforts to help the EPUAP grow and develop.

2017-2019: Professor Jane Nixon (United Kingdom)
2015-2017: Professor Lisette Schoonhoven (The Netherlands)
2013-2015: Professor Amit Gefen (Israel)
2011-2013: Professor Michael Clark (United Kingdom)
2009-2011: Professor Cees Oomens (The Netherlands)
2007-2009: Dr Carol Dealey (United Kingdom)
2005-2007: Professor Tom Defloor (Belgium)
2003-2005: Dr Denis Colin (France)
2001-2003: Professor Marco Romanelli (Italy)
1999-2001: Professor Jeen Haalboom (The Netherlands)
1997-1999: Professor Keith Harding (Wales)

COVID19 statement

EPUAP statement on COVID-19 situation in healthcare More

Dear EPUAP members and partners,

The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated 2020 as the “Year of the Nurse and Midwife”, in honor of the 200^th birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, known for pioneering modern nursing. This year belongs indeed to all nurses but also doctors and other medical and allied health professions who are putting themselves on the frontline to offer the best possible care to those in need. EPUAP stands by all healthcare workers during this crisis and would like to recognize and applaud the efforts made by healthcare professionals in all countries.

The EPUAP is monitoring the development of the corona virus/COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on the healthcare systems and professionals in Europe and around the world. We will do our best to continue with all EPUAP activities as planned and we will keep you informed about any changes related to the EPUAP 2020 annual meeting. Considering the major disruption to life and work of clinicians and researchers worldwide, the abstract submission and early registration deadlines for the EPUAP Prague 2020 annual meeting will be postponed. Our priority remains the health and safety of our delegates, speakers, exhibitors and organizers. We remain committed to provide a scientific programme that will continue the education and knowledge exchange so necessary for healthcare professionals working with pressure ulcer prevention and treatment.

We understand that in the actual context, where in many cases there is a lack of resources especially in ICU units, preventing pressure ulcers might be a challenge. For this reason, we have created the COVID-19 and Pressure Ulcers Prevention Forum where clinicians can share their experiences and good practices, ask questions to EPUAP trustees and help each other in this difficult time. You can access the platform here: https://zurl.co/UQPF

Please keep in mind that our EPUAP trustees are also working in hospitals and other care facilities and we will do our best to answer your questions in the shortest possible time.

Keep safe and healthy! We are looking forward to seeing all our EPUAP family in the future!

Kind regards

Prof. dr. Dimitri Beeckman
Ghent University (Belgium) and Örebro University (Sweden)
President, European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel

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