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

ISTAP's Regional Director for Latin America-Portuguese attended the "4º CONGRESSO PAULISTA DE ESTOMATERAPIA" in São Paulo, Brazil, on Friday

This is the official notice of the ISTAP Annual General Meeting (AGM) taking place Tuesday 28 May 2024

In this episode of Words on Wounds, Prof Samantha Holloway and Dr Emmy Nokaneng share ISTAP’s recent achievements, outreach, and education

ISTAP's third annual Global “A World Without Skin Tears” Day will take place virtually on 18 April 2024.

The International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) Board of Directors is looking for nominations to fill the following Board Positions...

Join the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) and Accelerate CIC for an enlightening journey into the world of skin care! We're th

As we approach the end of 2023, we would like to express our gratitude to you for participating in the ISTAP Membership Survey. Your...