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0900 - 1055 | Wounds Australia National Conference Opening Hayley Ryan, Chief of Nursing and Midwifery officer - Alison McMillian |
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Plenary 1 Emerging Evidence & Innovation Chairperson: Peta Tehan |
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How can science advance clinical practice? Speaker: Amit Gefen |
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Evidence emerging from the bench Speaker: Leila Cuttle |
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Emerging innovations that will change wound care Speaker: Brian Lepow |
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1100-1200 | Presented Papers | ||||
Concurrent Session 1 | Concurrent Session 2 | Concurrent Session 3 | Concurrent Session 4 | Concurrent Session 5 | |
Moderator: Cindy Williams | Moderator: Geoff Sussman | Moderator: Sue Templeton | Moderator: Christina Parker | Moderator: Judith Barker | |
Theme: Case Studies | Theme: Case Studies | Theme: Pressure Injury | Theme: Lower Limb Wounds | Theme: High Risk Foot | |
Healing the unhealable: developing high level wound care knowledge and skills in aged care Lynn Ann Rogers | Hard to heal wounds and the role of MMP-inhibiting dressings Margie Moncrieff | Meta-review of cochrane review recommendations for pressure injury prevention and treatment Rachel Walker | The impact of venous leg ulcers on wellbeing and quality of life Cate Maguire | Infrared dermal thermometry is highly reliable in the assessment of patients with charcot neuroarthropathy Nick Puli |
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Healing beyond expectation: A case study using a trial dressing Terry Swanson | Hope and healing - a trial of healing in bilateral limb calciphylaxis Kate Weger | Prevalence and predictors of pressure injuries among older hospitalised adult patients: An Australian multi-site study Sharon Latimer | The burden of lower extremity ulcers in the community Margaret Edmondson | A qualitative investigation of adherence to removable offloading devices among patients with diabetic foot ulcers Anas Ababneh |
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Empowering the workforce through digital technology Michelle Gibb | Use of a wireless sub-bandage pressure monitor to improve application of compression bandages. Gabrielle Mcmullin | Management of venous leg ulcers using two-layered compression bandage and a polyacrylate fiber dressing Johnson Boey | Anti-inflammatory properties of high-density lipoproteins in diabetic wound healing Zahra Lotfollahi |
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1200 -1230 | Virtual Exhibition Networking | ||||
1230 -1400 | Lunch Sponsor Symposium![]() Now with one proven solution - From proven prevention to effective treatment Dr. Michelle Barakat Johnson (PhD, MN, RN) Hayley Ryan |
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1400 -1500 | Presented Papers |
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Concurrent Session 7 | Concurrent Session 8 | Concurrent Session 9 | Concurrent Session 10 | ||
Moderator: Kerry May | Moderator: Hayley Ryan | Moderator: Nicole Flannery | Moderator: Lyn Thomas | ||
Theme: Case Studies | Theme: Pressure Injury | Theme: Chronic Wound Infection | Theme: Wound in acute care | ||
The management of buruli ulcers Geoff Sussman | Nurses’ knowledge and attitudes towards pressure injuries: a cross sectional survey Emine Tetik | Low-frequency contact ultrasonic debridement and polyhexamethylene biguanide on chronic wounds: a randomised control trial Alison Vallejo | A comparative study of surgical wound care practices across two acute care settings Rachel Walker |
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From 'inevitable' to 'unacceptable': A 5 year journey in pressure injury prevention Bernadette Mcnally | Kennedy terminal ulcers: A review of current evidence Tracey Hunt | Validation of predictive factors for infection in adults with chronic leg ulcers Ut Bui | Surgical Site infection Prevention: A quality improvement project in vascular surgery. Rebecca Aburn |
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When you are told you have a non-healing goal; urgo comes along! Chloe Jansz | Australian perspective of diabetic foot ulcer burden: insights from key opinion leaders and the literature Nicoletta Frescos | Photobiomodulating effects of blue light 405nm to 470nm on pathogenic microbes and biofilms Tina Czech | Implementing “Caesarean Infection Prevention” bundle at a rural hospital: Insights beyond measures and numbers Gihani Senadeera |
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1515 -1615 | Afternoon Sponsor Symposium | ||||
![]() Transforming exudate management – A paradigm shift Dr Caroline Dowsett Ms Maibritt Bansholm Andersen | ![]() Management of patients with complex wounds – after application of a synthetic dermal matrix Frank Guerriero BTM in Burns- The Nursing Experience Hana Menezes | ![]() Pioneering a state-wide digital platform to reduce diabetes-related foot complications, including amputations. Dr Olufemi Oshin Dr Lorraine Anderson | ![]() The four pillars of healthy skin promotion that drive positive outcomes Ms Kate Weger |
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Industry networking functions |
0900 - 1110 | Plenary 2: Evidence: Paradigms, Guidelines, & Controversies Chairperson: Hayley Ryan |
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Paradigm shifts in wound management Speaker: Michael Woodward |
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International Clinical Practice Guideline for the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries Speaker: Keryln Carville |
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Atypical Wounds: Best Clinical Practices and Challenges Speaker: Judith Barker |
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Antimicrobial Stewardship and Wound Management Speaker: Sarah Coghill |
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Wound Exudate: Effective Assessment & Management Speaker: Zena Moore |
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How to implement evidence in your clinical practice Speaker: Keryln Carville |
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Strategies to reduce practice variation in wound assessment and management: The T.I.M.E. Clinical Decision Support Tool Speaker: Terry Swanson |
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Myth Busting - Debridment Speaker: Dot Weir Sponsored by |
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1130 -1230 | Presented Papers | |||
Concurrent Individual Session 13 | Concurrent Individual Session 14 | Concurrent Individual Session 15 | Concurrent Individual Session 16 | |
Moderator: Margaret Edmonson | Moderator: Katy Melrose | Moderator: Suzanne Kapp | Moderator: Keryln Carville | |
Theme: Case Studies | Theme: Wounds in residentaial care | Theme: Wounds in the Community | Theme: Chronic wound infection | |
Foreign Body Induced Lower Limb Circumferential Non-Healing Ulcer – First Reported Case Study Yuk Ki Kwok | Exploring the prevalence and management of wounds for people with dementia in long-term care (LTC) Christina Parker | Healing community wounds: Times and costs to discharge Alison Laycock | Analgesic efficacy, safety and tolerability of VPX638 (sevoflurane) administered topically to patients with painful wounds Michael Woodward |
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Use of negative pressure therapy instillation, dwell time open cell foam dressing in vascular patients. Rebecca Aburn | Food first strategies incorporating a commercial wound supplement to support intake and overcome taste fatigue Karen Abbey | What matters in complex wounds: The experience of patients accessing wound services Susan Monaro | Managing the challenges of chronic wound inflammation Sue Templeton |
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Use of gentian violet and methylene blue impregnated foam in chronic leg ulcers Lisa Ellis | A pilot skin and wound care programme in two residential aged care facilities Mandy Pagan | Barriers and enablers of implementing the T.I.M.E. framework when assessing and managing chronic wounds. Gabrielle Munro |
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1245 -1345 | Virtual exhibition networking | |||
1345 -1515 | Lunch Sponsor Symposium | |||
![]() Incontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD): Latest best practice in prevention & management Dimitri Beeckman Enhancing pressure injury prevention – top tips for implementing the SSKIN bundle into practice Zena Moore | ![]() Wounds in Aged Care: Time to Get Some Skin In The Game A deep dive into Aged Care in Australia featuring Dr. Michelle Gibb, Prof. Geoff Sussman, and Dr. Mark Hohenberg. The symposium will cover the challenges of caring for wounds in aged care, the recommendations from the aged care reform, and a lively panel discussion moderated by Dr. Frances Henshaw. Moderator: Dr. Frances Henshaw Speakers: Dr. Michelle Gibb Prof. Geoff Sussman Dr. Mark Hohenberg |
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1515 -1600 | Virtual exhibition networking | |||
1600 -1700 | Afternoon Sponsor Symposium |
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Beating Surgical Wounds: A Call to Action![]() Speakers: Kylie Sandy Hodgetts Philip Russo Doreen McKeever | INNOVATION IN DIABETIC FOOT CARE: How Can Research & Development Improve Clinical Outcomes?![]() Speakers: Emilio Galea Serge Bohbot Michael Edmonds Marco Meloni Michael Woodward |
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1700 - 1800 | Wounds Australia "Behind the Scene" Concurrent Session | |||
Aged Care in Australia: Considerations for professionals caring for the older person Ageing in Australia: Wounds and their impact Speaker: Keryln Carville The wounded ageing Speaker: Katy Melrose Royal Commission Speaker: Hayley Ryan | Wounds Australia Wounds Australia initiatives/advocacy and future of Wounds Australia Speaker: Blake Wilson Wounds Australia Credentialing Speaker: Geoff Sussman Wounds Australia Scholarships, Grants and Awards Presentation Speakers: Blake Wilson, Hayley Ryan | Wounds Australia Research Overview 2018 – 2020 Speaker: Peta Tehan Collaborating with consumer in wound care research: aiming for active partnerships Speaker: Jill Campbell How to write and publish a research paper Speaker: Allison Cowin Research grant progress - Factors influence chronicity in diabetic foot ulceration Speaker: Peta Tehan Award Ceremony for 2020 Research Grants Speakers: Christina Parker, Stephen Tucker and Holly Clegg |
0800 - 0900 | Innovation in Wounds Showcase and Interactive Panel Discussion |
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![]() Our Promise – You Are The Change A session on ConvaTec’s promise to wound care professionals in acute and aged settings. Brian Byrne addresses the concept that change starts with each of us as the carers and children of ageing Australians. Brian Byrne will walk through ConvaTec’s promise to connect professionals in Aged Care with resources they need to see change in our ageing population’s health and quality of life. Followed by a panel discussion. Speaker: Mr Brian Byrne | ![]() The Impact of Antimicrobial resistance on topical wound treatment selection. Infection can negatively impact wound-healing, the quality of life and result in increased healthcare costs. When managing infected wounds and wounds at risk of infection, attention needs to be given to the potential of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) development. Speaker: Gilles Brackman |
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0900 - 1000 | Plenary 3: Holistic Practice Chairperson: Pam Morey |
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I am me first, then I am a person with a wound - reigniting the importance of person centred care Speaker: Zena Moore |
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Wellness in people with wounds Speaker: Penney Upton |
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Power to the people - self-management of wounds Speaker: Suzanne Kapp |
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1000 - 1030 | Virtual exhibition networking | ||||
1030 - 1230 | Plenary 4: Effective Change Agent Chairperson: Bill McGuiness |
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How the crowd can make change in wound care Speaker: Zena Moore |
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Affecting organisational change across clinical settings Speaker: Dot Weir Sponsored by |
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Change the conversation (and the dressing): Using Motivational Interviewing to Support Behaviour Change Speaker: Cathy Boyle |
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Personal and professional perspectives of wound healing from a seaweed scientist Speaker: Pia Weinberg |
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1530 -1645 | Plenary 5: Emerging Innovations Chairperson: Michael Woodward |
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How do you take the seed of an idea and grow it; examples from practice Speaker: Brian Lepow |
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Adding negative pressure to improve healing (dressing) trial: a pragmatic, randomised controlled trial Speaker: Brigid Gillespie |
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Review of excision wounds treated with an innovative dressing Speaker: Rosemary Craig |
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Moon Boot meets APOLLO. A perfect marriage for off loading. Now made in Australia Speaker: Allan Donnelly |
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1645 - 1700 | Closing ceremony Chair: Blake Wilson |