EPUAP Masterclass

5th European Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Treatment Masterclass

13 – 15 May 2024

Rome, Italy

PROGRAMME WILL INCLUDE

lectures by international renowned pressure ulcer experts
workshops
complex case discussions
group work
networking events
final examination (certificate of successful attendance)

THE MASTERCLASS WILL FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS

Aetiology and biomechanics of pressure ulcers
Epidemiology, diagnosis and classification
Prevention (including specific patient populations)
Treatment (with a focus on complex cases)
Guidelines and guideline development
Implementation, quality indicators, quality improvement projects
Basic principles about research and pressure ulcers (including health economics)

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TARGET AUDIENCE

The EPUAP Pressure Ulcer Masterclass is suitable for specialized clinicians, nurses, clinical researchers, basic researchers, educators, and industry who reconize the challenge of preventing and treating pressure ulcers. This international Masterclass will provide an in-depth theoretical and practical basis about pressure ulcer prevention and treatment and will be interactive, practical, and example-filled.

The European expert will share evidence-based information that can immediately be used to improve practice (clinical, research, industry, innovation and education).

There is a limited number of place for this event – admission through application only.

Conference venue

Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Piazza di Sant'Onofrio, 4, 00165 Roma, Italy

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There is a limited number of place for this event - admission through application only.

Masterclass 2024 Chairs

Local Organising Team Members

Guido Ciprandi, Bambino Gesu’ Children’s Hospital, Rome, Italy
Sergio Filippelli, MD, cardiothoracic surgeon, Bambino Gesu’ Children’s Hospital
Valentina Vanzi, WOCPN, Bambino Gesu’ Children’s Hospital
Giancarlo Antonielli, WOCPN, nurse in chief, Bambino Gesu’ Children’s Hospital
Mauro Pace, WOCPN, PICU, Bambino Gesu’ Children’s Hospital
Serena Crucianelli, MD, La Sapienza University of Rome