PODCAST
ASWC Words on Wounds
by Advances in Skin & Wound Care
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.
Episodes
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Addressing Equity in Nutrition with Nancy Munoz, DCN, MHA, RDN, FAND, and Mary Litchford, PhD, RDN, LDN
In this episode of Words on Wounds, Dr Nancy Munoz and Dr Mary Litchford discuss the importance of culturally appropriate nutrition intervention in patient care, particularly regarding wound care and pressure injury prevention. Incorporating cultural food preferences into dietary plans can…
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Examining Pediatric Pressure Injury Risk Factors, with Dr Ann Marie Nie
In this episode of Words on Wounds, Dr Ann Marie Nie describes her retrospective study investigating full-thickness pressure injury (PI) risk factors among pediatric patients ranging in age from 21 week's gestation to 21 years. Across all pediatric age groups, the vast majority of PIs (nearly…
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Assessing and Preventing Intraoperative Pressure Injuries, with Dr Barbara Bates-Jensen
In this episode of Words on Wounds, Dr Barbara Bates-Jensen describes her research published in the August issue of Advances in Skin & Wound Care, highlighting the benefits of early skin damage detection using a subepidermal moisture scanner and how her team reduced the incidence of pressure...
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Reframing Care: The Importance of Empathy, with Dr Alisha Oropallo
In this episode of Words on Wounds, Dr Alisha Oropallo reflects on the importance of empathy in patient interactions. She describes how compassionate care of the whole person leads to better patient outcomes and offers suggestions for how providers can build patient rapport. Read the related...
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"Lower Extremity Angiosarcoma: A Life-Threatening Complication of Lymphedema" with Dr Afsaneh Alavi
In this episode of Words on Wounds, Dr Afsaneh Alavi describes the rare but life-threatening complication of angiosarcoma developing in the setting of chronic lymphedema, known as Stewart-Treves syndrome. Although it is usually seen in chronic lymphedema of the upper limbs postmastectomy, it can...
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Highlighting Significant Articles for Nurses Month with Dr Elizabeth Ayello and Dr Gary Sibbald
In honor of Nurses Month, co-Editors-in-Chief Dr. Elizabeth Ayello and Dr. Gary Sibbald delve into recently published articles in Advances in Skin & Wound Care that are particularly important for nurses to read. Topics include the intricacies of pressure injury assessment, with a specific focus…
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"A World Without Skin Tears Day" with the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel
In this episode of Words on Wounds, Prof Samantha Holloway and Dr Emmy Nokaneng, who are the current President and Regional Director for Africa of the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP), respectively, share ISTAP's recent achievements, outreach, and education, and its current…
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Under Pressure: Patient Discomfort During Prehospital Transport, with Dr Ann Tescher and Kathy Berns
In this episode of Words on Wounds, clinical nurse specialists Dr Ann Tescher and Kathy Berns describe their innovative research evaluating the use of an antishear mattress overlay during prehospital transport to reduce shear and pressure and improve patient comfort. Read the fascinating findings...
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Expanding Access to Skin and Wound Care Skills Training through Virtual Education, with Dr Terry Soleas
In this episode of Words on Wounds, Dr Terry Soleas describes how Project ECHO Ontario successfully pivoted from offering an in-person wound care skills bootcamp to an all-virtual format in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the related article in the February issue of Advances in Skin &…
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Looking Forward to an Exciting 2024
In this episode of Words on Wounds, Editor Holly Bunje describes upcoming publishing opportunities in 2024, including a new themed issue in October focused on nutrition. For information on how to write and submit a manuscript, please listen to our previous podcasts on the topic: "Calling All...
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Wound Care in the Context of Modern Warfare, with Dr Igor Melnychuk
In this episode of Words on Wounds, Dr Igor Melnychuk describes his personal experiences in Ukraine, and offers insights into the types of wounds seen in modern combat, problems faced by medical staff working in war zones, and how the US can better prepare. Transcript
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Patient, Heal Thyself: Treating Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers with an Autologous, Multilayered Patch
In this episode of Words on Wounds, Dr Jason Mendivil and Dr Martin Johnson describe their retrospective data analysis investigating real-world clinical treatment of patients with chronic diabetic foot ulcers with an autologous, multilayered patch. Read the related article in the November issue…
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How Today's Research Advances Tomorrow's Practice: Biomedical Engineering in Wound Care and Prevention, with Dr Amit Gefen and Dr Dave Brienza
In this episode of Words on Wounds, Dr Amit Gefen and Dr Dave Brienza, co-Guest Editors of the October issue of Advances, which has a special focus on biomedical engineering, "Today's Research Advances Tomorrow's Practice," dive into how biomedical engineering impacts wound care and prevention...
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Advocating to Improve Patient Access to Wound Care with the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders
In this episode of Word on Wounds, Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders Founder and CEO Marcia Nusgart, RPh and Health Care Policy Advisor Karen Ravitz, JD discuss how clinicians' advocacy to CMS, FDA, and Congress can address coverage and payment challenges and improve patient access to care....
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Treating hard-to-heal, chronic wounds with extracellular matrix technology, with Dr Laura Swoboda and Dr Kevin Woo
In this episode of Words on Wounds, Dr Laura Swoboda and Dr Kevin Woo explain how the extracellular matrix product Endoform (Aroa Biosurgery) works to decrease inflammation and promote wound healing and describe their personal experiences using Endoform to treat chronic wounds. Podcast Sponsored...
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Exploring the Intricacies of Ordering Surgical Dressings for Medicare Part B-Covered Patients to Use at Home, with Kathleen Schaum and Dr Windy Cole
In this episode of Words on Wounds, "Payment Strategies" author and reimbursement strategy expert Kathleen Schaum presents three scenarios to Dr Windy Cole, quizzing her on her knowledge of Medicare Part B-covered surgical dressings for patients to use at home based on the local coverage...
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End-of-Life Wound Assessment with Dr Sharon Latimer
In this episode of Words on Wounds, Dr Sharon Latimer describes the creation and use of an assessment tool to evaluate suspected end-of-life wounds, explains the differences between end-of-life wounds and pressure injuries, and outlines the repercussions associated with misclassifying these…
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Reflecting on Practice Points with Dr Julia Paul
In this episode of Words on Wounds, Dr Julia Paul reflects on writing her recent Practice Points articles and effective practices in nursing education. 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…
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A Glimpse into the Future of Fibroblast Cell-Based Therapies to Accelerate Wound Healing With Dr Hamid Khoja
In this episode of Words on Wounds, Dr Hamid Khoja, Chief Scientific Officer of FibroBiologics, describes exciting research developments in the use of fibroblast cell-based therapies to accelerate wound healing and treat chronic disorders such as degenerative disc disease and multiple sclerosis....
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Unique Violaceous Skin Lesions in Patients with COVID-19
In this episode of Words on Wounds, authors Elizabeth Savage, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CWON, IIWCC and Jessica Lieder, MSN, RN, AGPCNP-BC, CWON, IIWCC discuss their article ""Examining Violaceous Skin Discoloration during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Conducting Research in Resource Scarcity", which appears in...
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Exploring Racial Disparity, Social Determinants of Health, and Pressure Injury Development, with Dr Jill Cox
In this episode of Words on Wounds, Dr Jill Cox describes the surprising findings of her research into the associations among race, social determinants of health, and pressure injury development and highlights the need for more research on this important topic. Transcript
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Addressing Authors' Frequently Asked Questions: Tips for Successful Manuscript Submission
In this episode of Words on Wounds, Advances in Skin & Wound Care Editor Holly Bunje and Editorial Director Chloe Falkinson address authors' most frequently asked questions, covering topics from turn-around times for review and publication, to corresponding author designation, permission…
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Deciphering Billing and Coding with Sabrina Skeldon, JD, CPC-A, CPMA, CIA, CHC, CCEP, CFE
In this episode of Words on Wounds, healthcare attorney Sabrina Skeldon shares the importance of accurate chart documentation and performing medical billing audits to capture revenue and prevent investigation....
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Exploring Medicinal Maggots, Nature's Answer to Wound Care, with Dr. Frank Stadler
In this episode of Words on Wounds, invertebrate expert and co-editor of the book A Complete Guide to Maggot Therapy: Clinical Practice, Therapeutic Principles, Production, Distribution, and Ethics, Dr. Frank Stadler describes the three-fold benefits of using medicinal maggots to treat chronic...
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Learning About Venous Ulcer Care with Dr. Julia Paul
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.
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Mentorship Advice with Catherine Milne MSN, APRN, ANP/ACNS-BC, CWOCN-AP
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...
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Discussing the Latest and Greatest in Pressure Injury Research with Dr Dan Berlowitz
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...
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Exploring Skin Tear Education and Advocacy with International Skin Tear Advisory Panel President, Samantha Holloway
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...
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An Embedded Understanding: The Effect of Varying Repositioning Frequency with Tracey Yap and Susan Kennerly
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...
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A Preview of the WCET/WOCN Joint international Congress with Alison Crawshaw and Denise Hibbert
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...
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The People and the Work: Learning about the NPIAP Research Committee
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...
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Antimicrobial Stewardship and Proactive Infection Care
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…
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For Nurses by Nurses: Debridement Best Practices
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.
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Calling All Authors: Publishing with Advances in Skin & Wound Care
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.
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Surprising Results: Studying the Lived Experience of Patients with Ostomies
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...
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Time to Build: An Update from EWMA
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...
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Empowering and Supporting Societies: The World Union of Wound Healing Societies
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.
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Staying Ahead of What is to Come: The NPIAP Guideline, Councils, and Initiatives
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…
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Complex Wounds in a Complicated Continuum of Care
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...
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HD Nursing and the Braden Scale: Using Evidence-Based Tools to Predict, Prevent, and Sustain
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...
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Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the American Professional Wound Care Association
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...
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Interviewing the Authors of the WCET® International Ostomy Guideline 2020
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...
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No Judgment: Learning Modalities and Self-Care for Patients with Ostomies
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...
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Discussion with Trish Idensohn, MSc, RN, IIWCC, PGPN
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…
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We Welcome the Change
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...
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An Evolving Project: Chatting with the Editors of Wound Care Essentials, 5th edition
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.
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What we mean when we say "Interprofessional"
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.
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"For all that has been, thanks:" A brief history of Advances in Skin & Wound Care
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.
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