Research Innovations in Skin and Wound Care

A special issue of Nursing Reports (ISSN 2039-4403).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 382

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School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, QLD 4059, Australia
Interests: wound care; venous leg ulcers; non-healing; delayed healing; recurrence; risk assessment tools; validation; reliability

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School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, QLD 4059, Australia
Interests: chronic disease; self-management; exercise; behaviour change; implementation science; randomised controlled trials

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Dear Colleagues,

Research innovations in skin and wound care have made significant strides in recent years, revolutionising the way healthcare professionals approach the management of skin integrity and wound healing.

Furthermore, the integration of digital health tools, such as telemedicine and mobile health applications, is transforming patient monitoring and education, allowing for personalised care strategies. As these innovations continue to emerge and interprofessional healthcare professionals are highlighted as being important, there is the potential to significantly improve patient outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and enhance the overall quality of life for individuals affected by skin and wound conditions.

This Nursing Reports Special Issue on “Research Innovations in Skin and Wound Care” will provide a platform to highlight research projects focused on innovative solutions to the challenge of skin and wound care by healthcare professionals in hospital and community settings.

This timely dialogue is highly relevant. As the prevalence of chronic wounds continues to rise due to factors such as diabetes, ageing populations, and increased surgical procedures, the need for advanced therapeutic solutions is more critical than ever.

Dr. Christina Parker
Dr. Jane O'Brien
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • wound care
  • skin care
  • digital wound care
  • skin integrity
  • wound management
  • wound care innovation

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Outcomes of a Risk-Stratified Protocol for Preventing Peristomal Skin Complications in Patients with an Ostomy: A Cohort Study
by Francesco Carlo Denti, Eliana Guerra, Francesca Caroppo, Pietro Abruzzese, Fabrizio Alessi, Filippo Barone, Pasqualina Bernardino, Massimiliano Bergamini, Maria Cristina Bernardo, Gloria Bosio, Paula Carp, Manuela Cecconello, Annalinda Cerchier, Francesca Croci, Rita Detti, Mina Milenova Dimitrova, Cristina Di Pasquale, Maria Rosaria D'Ippolito, Simona Ditta, Erica Ducci, Anna Belloni Fortina, Stefano Frascarelli, Marianna Galante, Rita Guarino, Nicola Leggio, Elisabetta Livio, Alessandra Marchetti, Francesca Marelli, Rita Mastropaolo, Viviana Melis, Nicola Palmiero, Arianna Panarelli, Anna Lea Pascali, Francesco Pizzarelli, Laura Precisi, Cinzia Rastello, Silvia Regaglia, Rossana Elvira Rinaldi, Nadia Rumbolo, Claudio Sansone, Angela Santelli, Giovanni Sarritzu, Stefano Sfondrini, Sara Stanzani, Mattia Stella, Margherita Walterova and Rosario Carusoadd Show full author list remove Hide full author list
Nurs. Rep. 2025, 15(5), 179; https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep15050179 - 20 May 2025
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Background/Objectives: Peristomal skin complications (PSCs) are common among patients with ostomies, significantly impacting quality of life and increasing healthcare utilization. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the Dermamecum protocol, a risk-stratified educational intervention, on the prevention of PSCs, self-care improvements, health-related [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Peristomal skin complications (PSCs) are common among patients with ostomies, significantly impacting quality of life and increasing healthcare utilization. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the Dermamecum protocol, a risk-stratified educational intervention, on the prevention of PSCs, self-care improvements, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and patient satisfaction over a 90-day follow-up period. Methods: This prospective cohort study included 305 patients stratified into three risk-based groups (green, yellow, and red paths) according to the Dermamecum protocol. Primary outcomes included PSC rates at 30, 60, and 90 days. Secondary outcomes included self-care scores, HRQoL, and patient satisfaction. Comparative analyses and trend assessments were performed across groups and time points. Temporal trends in PSCs were analyzed using Poisson regression. Results: Early PSC rates were 8.5% at 30 days, with late complications at 7.9% and 6.2% at 60 and 90 days, respectively. No significant differences in PSC rates were observed between paths. Self-care scores improved over time, with stability across groups and domains. HRQoL remained stable, with minor fluctuations in physical and mental components. Patient satisfaction was high across all paths. Poisson regression identified significant temporal trends in PSC rates, with higher risks at 30, 60, and 90 days compared to baseline. Age, BMI, and path assignment (lower risk for the green path) were significant predictors of PSCs. Conclusions: The Dermamecum protocol effectively maintained low PSC rates, supported self-care, and sustained HRQoL and patient satisfaction. These findings highlight the value of risk-stratified, patient-centered interventions in ostomy care. Further studies are needed to validate these results and explore long-term outcomes. Full article
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