We’re proud to share that as of April 15, 2026, the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) has grown to 6,037 members worldwide.

Now available: ISTAP Best Practice Recommendations for Understanding Dementia and Skin Tears. Download the latest evidence-based guidelines to improve skin tear prevention and care for these at-risk patients.

Our fifth annual World Without Skin Tears Day 2026 was a remarkable global success! Bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, caregivers, and advocates from around the world, we were all united by a shared commitment to preventing skin tears and improving outcomes for at-risk individuals.

The International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) is pleased to announce that the Call for Nominations for the 2026 Board of Directors is now open . ISTAP is committed to a transparent, equitable, and globally representative nomination and election process. We encourage qualified members from across our international community to consider stepping into a leadership role and contributing to our mission of achieving A World Without Skin Tears . Key Dates Call for Nominations O

ISTAP is proud to be attending this wound, ostomy and continence event, which will unite global expertise, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and elevate care standards worldwide.

On behalf of the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP), we are pleased to invite you to our fifth annual World Without Skin Tears Day, taking place virtually on April 9, 2026.

We’re proud to share an exciting milestone for the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) community: as of January 21, 2026, ISTAP has grown to 5,513 members across more than 50 countries around the world.

We are proud to announce that as of July 23, 2025, the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) has officially reached 5,000 members worldwide.

Discover ISTAP’s new Made Easy resource on the prevention and management of skin tears in aged skin. Download the free print and web versions and access practical guidance based on the 2025 ISTAP Best Practice Recommendations.

Now available: ISTAP’s updated 2025 Best Practice Recommendations for the Prevention and Management of Skin Tears in Aged Skin. Download the latest evidence-based guidelines and new ISTAP Data Collection Tool to improve skin tear prevention and care across all settings.

The International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) announces its 2025–2027 Board of Directors following the Annual General Meeting on May 27, 2025. Learn more about new appointments, elections, and our ongoing mission to eliminate skin tears worldwide.

We are excited to invite you to a special free educational webinar in celebration of Norma N. Gill Day on Thursday 26 June 26 2025.

This is the official notice of the INTERNATIONAL SKIN TEAR ADVISORY PANEL (ISTAP) Annual General Meeting (AGM) taking place Tuesday 27 May 2024 at 8:30 AM UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight Time North America) via Zoom. This AGM is open to those individuals who are registered as an ISTAP member as of May 12, 2025 and will be available only through electronic means (Zoom Webinar Platform). You must register in advance to attend by clicking on the button below.

The International Skin Tear Panel (ISTAP) Board of Directors is looking for nominations to fill the following Board Positions starting May 27, 2025, immediately after the ISTAP Annual General Meeting.

In just three weeks, healthcare professionals from around the world will come together for ISTAP’s fourth annual Global “A World Without Ski

ISTAP's fourth annual Global “A World Without Skin Tears” Day will take place virtually on 10 April 2025.

Heidi is making remarkable strides in advancing skin tear prevention and management through her doctoral project.

ISTAP joins the global movement for Pressure Injury Prevention on Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention Day

ISTAP was honoured to attend the Association of Stoma Care Nurses (ASCN UK) and World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET®) Joint...

The International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) is excited to announce a new official interntional partnership with Wounds Australia