ISTAP Reaches 5,000 Global Members – Thank You for Advancing Our Mission!

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

This milestone would not have been possible without the dedication and commitment of our members who have championed ISTAP’s vision through education, research, advocacy, and collaboration across continents. Thank you for helping us grow this important movement and for supporting our goal of a world without skin tears.

About ISTAP

The International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) raises global awareness of skin tear prediction, assessment, prevention, and management through a multidisciplinary panel of healthcare professionals representing Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and North America.

Our mission is to improve outcomes for individuals at risk of or experiencing skin tears by advancing education, research, and advocacy — all in pursuit of our vision of “a world without skin tears.”

Why We’re Needed

Skin tears are a common and often painful type of wound that affects people across all ages and healthcare settings. While largely preventable, skin tears continue to be under-recognized and under-managed in many parts of the world. ISTAP exists to change that — by providing global leadership and best practices to support health care professionals and caregivers in their daily practice.

Join Our Global Community – Free Membership

As we celebrate this milestone, we also invite others to join us. Becoming a member is free and includes access to:

• Best Practice Recommendations & Publications

  • Stay informed with expert guidance, including the 2025 ISTAP Best Practice Recommendations for the Prevention and Management of Skin Tears in Aged Skin (2nd edition).

• Curated Research and Reading Lists

  • Developed by ISTAP’s Research Implementation Workstream

• Comprehensive Skin Tears Search Strategy & Search Terms

  • Designed to help you explore a wide body of skin tear–related literature

• The ISTAP Communiqué

  • A quarterly newsletter with global updates, expert insights, and news from our partners

• Invitations to Events

  • Be the first to hear about ISTAP webinars, global campaigns, and events from our International Official Partners

Join now for free!

Already a member but haven’t registered on our new website? You’ll need to sign up again to create your member account and access the full member experience.

Help Us Continue Growing

If you’re already a member, thank you. We encourage you to share ISTAP with your colleagues, teams, and networks to help raise awareness and expand our global impact. Every new member brings us closer to our shared vision of improving care and outcomes for individuals at risk of skin tears.