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International Skin Tear Advisory Panel

Our History

ISTAP was founded in 2011 by Co-chairs: Dr. Kimberly LeBlanc (Canada) and Sharon Baranoski (USA), and Panel members: Dr. Karen Campbell (Canada), Dr. Kerlyn Carville (Australia), Dawn Christensen (Canada), Karen Edwards (USA), Mary Gloeckner (USA), Samantha Holloway (UK), Dr. Diane Langemo (USA), Alicia Madore (USA), Mary Ann Sammon (USA), Ann Williams (USA), and Dr. Mary Regan (USA)

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ISTAP Past Presidents

Sharon Baranoski

2015-2016

Kimberly LeBlanc

2016-2018

Karen Campbell

2018-2020

​Dimitri Beeckman

2020-2022

Samantha Holloway

Immediate Past President
2022-2024

What have been the other milestones in ISTAPs history?

 

In January 2016, ISTAP became an official interest group of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). The NSWOCC is a Canadian nursing association dedicated to advancing the care of individuals living with wound, ostomy, and continence related issues. The NSWOCC has provided oversite and managerial support to ISTAP and has been instrumental in the growth of ISTAP.

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What are some of ISTAPs achievements?

 

ISTAP have now published over 24 manuscripts including 3 Best Practice Recommendation documents in relation to the prevention, assessment and management of skin tears as well as 1 on prevention and management of periwound skin complications.

 

Visit Articles & Publications

 

In 2016, ISTAP was awarded the WUWHS most progressive society award for its contribution towards establishing a robust body of literature concerning skin tears.

 

The ISTAP now includes 19 global expert members from 11 countries who are continuing our mission for A World Without Skin Tears.

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In January 2016, ISTAP became an official interest group of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC).

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