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Biography
Karen is Professor of Skin Integrity and Director for the Institute of Skin Integrity and Infection Prevention. She is also Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Nursing, Faculty of Health at the Queensland University of Technology, Australia. a Florence Nightingale Scholar,chair of the International Wound Infection Institute, member of NHS England's right care initative, academic editor for Wounds UK and is an editorial board member for the Journal of Wound Care. Karen leads the development of TVLC, the first UK wide Tissue Viability Service Competency framework. Karen's clinical background is in orthopaedics and tissue viability. She has worked in NHS hospitals in the North West of England and in London.
Research Expertise and Interests
- Tissue viability
- Wound management
- Skin integrity
- Infection prevention
- Quality of life indicators
- Wellbeing
Research Degree Supervision
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External positions
Adjunct Clinical Professor, Queensland University of Technology
Keywords
- Wound
- Tissue Viability
- Infection
- Pressure Ulcers
- Surgical Site Infection
- Wound Care Education
- Wound Management
- Skin Integrity
- Infection Prevention
- Quality of Life Indicators
- Wellbeing
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Research Output 2010 2018
A cost-effectiveness analysis of a hydration response technology dressing in the treatment of venous leg ulcers in the UK
Walzer, S., Droschel, D., Vollmer, L., Atkin, L. & Ousey, K. 6 Mar 2018 In : Journal of Wound Care. 27, 3, p. 166-172 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Varicose Ulcer
Leg Ulcer
Bandages
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Technology
Best practice recommendations for the prevention and management of skin tears in aged skin
LeBlanc, K., Campbell, K., Beeckman, D., Dunk, A. M., Harley, C., Hevla, H., Holloway, S., Idensohn, P., Langemo, D., Ousey, K., Romanelli, M., Vuagnat, H. & Woo, K. 9 May 2018 Wounds International. 24 p. (Wounds International)Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
Open Access
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Disinfection of artificially contaminated gloved hands reduces transmission of Staphylococcus epidermidis to catheter valves
Assadian, O., Humphreys, P. N. & Ousey, K. J. 16 Mar 2018 In : Journal of Hospital Infection.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Hand Disinfection
Staphylococcus epidermidis
Disinfection
Stem Cells
Catheters
Identifying and treating foot ulcers in patients with diabetes: saving feet, legs and lives
Ousey, K., Chadwick, P., Jawien, A., Tariq, G., Nair, H. K. R., Martínez, J. L. L., Sandy-hodgetts, K., Alves, P., Wu, S. & Moore, Z. 8 May 2018 In : Journal of Wound Care. 27, Sup5, p. S1-S52 52 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Information and Communication in the Emergency Department
Blackburn, J., Ousey, K. & Goodwin, E. 6 Jul 2018 (Accepted/In press) In : International Emergency Nursing.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Hospital Emergency Service
Communication
Interviews
Focus Groups
Health Personnel
Activities 2012 2018
How to Access Tissue Viability Education in a Cash Strapped Economy
Ousey, K. (Speaker)26 Apr 2018
Activity: Invited talk
International Wound Infection Institute (External organisation)
Ousey, K. (Chair)15 Nov 2017 → …
Activity: Membership of a Society or Institute
European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (External organisation)
Ousey, K. (Member)2016 → …
Activity: Membership of committee
Exploring Pressure and Body Positioning: A Pilot Evaluation among Critically Ill Patients
Stephenson, J. (Speaker), Ousey, K. (Speaker), Fiona Coyer (Speaker), Michele Clark (Speaker), Peter Slattery (Speaker), Peter Thomas (Speaker), Greg McNamara (Speaker), Chris Edwards (Speaker), Jessica Ingleman (Speaker)25 Sep 2016
Activity: Oral presentation
A Prospective Evaluation of the TREZZO Mattress Range
Ousey, K. (Speaker)14 Nov 2016
Activity: Invited talk