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Dr. Karen Ousey

PhD, MA, PGDE, RN

United Kingdom

Presentation(s)

Updating the ISTAP Best Practice Recommendations for the Prevention and Management of Skin Tears in Aged Skin

Karen is Director for the Institute of Skin Integrity and Infection Prevention (ISIaIP) at the University of Huddersfield. With over 200 high-quality peer-reviewed publications, Karen has a robust research background in skin integrity and infection prevention. She has secured funding from various prestigious sources and leads the Masters modules in Tissue Viability and Wound Management and Leg Ulcer Managment. Karen moves into the role after serving as ISTAP President-Elect since 2022.

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