Program

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Abstracts were submitted for the AWMA 2012 Conference not only from around the nation, but from our Asia – Pacific neighbours and beyond including the UK and USA. The Scientific Program Committee acknowledges the time and effort taken to contribute to AWMA 2012 in this way, as the oral presentations within the concurrent sessions and the posters presented in the poster hall both contribute greatly to the relevance, value and success of this event. By sharing both scientific and clinical research findings, examining case studies / series (identifying the unusual, what went well or lessons learned), along with an opportunity to share innovations, information and educational reports together, we have the opportunity to share and learn together whether novice or expert.

Plenary sessions will examine a variety of topics including defining and measuring outcomes in wound management, lower limb oedema and lymphoedema challenges and initiatives, development of new tools and products through research, counting the cost of acute and chronic wound infection, biofilm based wound care, and using innovation to enable others, to name a few. National and international speakers, all experts in their field, have been invited to take part in what is going to be an exciting conference. These presenters include:

International Speakers

Prof Keith Harding (Wales)
Dr Zena Moore (Ireland)
Dr John Macdonald (USA)
Prof David Leaper (UK)
Dr Randall Wolcott (USA)

National Speakers

Prof Donald MacLellan
Dr Sherry Kothari
Dr Gary Shooter
Prof Helen Edwards
Assoc Prof Keryln Carville
Prof Nick Santamaria
Prof Allison Cowin
Prof Neil Piller
Assoc Prof Kerry Reid-Searl
Assoc Professor Mike Bennett
Dr Ross Bradbury
Prof Roy Kimble
Dr Kate Miller

Concurrent sessions for AWMA 2012 will explore:

Wound Therapeutics: Today and into the Future
Adapting practice to diverse challenges
Partnerships and Teams: Making the connections work
Diabetic Related Wounds: Innovative approaches to management
Debridement: Wound bed preparation in action
Complex wounds & Issues: The unusual and overlooked
Venous Leg Ulcers (1): Pathways, Predictors and Guidelines
Venous Leg Ulcers (2): Interventions in prevention and management
Pressure Injury (1): Prevention and management
Pressure Injury (2): Spanning knowledge-practice gaps
Harbouring better practice: Promoting quality care
Wound related pain: Bridging the gap
Lymphoedema: Recognition and management
Integument integrity issues: Innovations in practice
Specialist wound management services: Home & Away

The current sessions for AWMA 2012 Conference are structured to enable free movement between break out rooms and sessions with each presentation commencing on the quarter hour with the aim to maximise access to as many relevant presentations as possible from the three (3) concurrent streams on offer. These concurrent sessions provide a wonderful opportunity to ‘tap’ into the work and experiences of both local and international presenters, to network, and to reflect on current and future practice.

The AWMA 2012 Poster Display will provide conference delegates an opportunity to meet with poster authors, with poster presentations held during Tuesday and Wednesday’s lunch breaks.

Key Dates

Abstract Submissions:
Now Closed

Early Bird Registration deadline
Now Closed

Platinum Sponsor

Conference Managers

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arinex pty limited has been appointed as the official PCO (Professional Conference Organiser). arinex is the largest total service provider for conferences, events, business travel and exhibitions in Australia. They are the only Australian partner of INCON, an exclusive international network of the world’s top conference organisers and event managers. They are ideally placed to combine international know how and local expertise to this Conference and look forward to working with the Australian Wound Management Association and all its members to produce one of the best Conferences in its history.

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AWMA 2012 Conference Managers

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