ISTAP Global “A World Without Skin Tears” Day 2025

On 10 April 2025, you are invited to join ISTAP Members from across the globe for ISTAP’s annual Global “A World Without Skin Tears” Day!

Overview

Join over 1,000 participants from across the globe who share ISTAP’s vision of “A World Without Skin Tears.” This free, one-day event will feature internationally renowned speakers presenting cutting-edge education on skin tear prevention, risk assessment, and treatment strategies. Join to…

  • Learn from experts from around the world
  • Attend a live question-and-answer session
  • Submit questions in advance—any language welcomed!
  • Experience real-time translation using Wordly for seamless multilingual access

Registration

Register today

Featured Presentations & Expert Speakers

The diverse panel of speakers will deliver evidence-based insights and case studies on best practices for skin tear prevention and management. Topics include:

  • Defining and critically analysing skin tears
  • Neonatal and paediatric skin tear challenges
  • Updating the ISTAP Best Practice Recommendations
  • Case studies on implementing skin tear prevention programs
  • Validation of ISTAP’s Data Collection Tool

The expert speakers represent leading healthcare organizations in Canada, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Australia, South Africa, Spain, Belgium, Chile, and the United States.

View the full programme here.

Translation & Accessibility

ISTAP is committed to making this event accessible to a global audience. Thanks to Wordly live translation, attendees can follow presentations in their preferred language with translated audio, subtitles, and live captions available throughout the event.

Join the conversation on social media using hashtag #WWSTD2025