APWCA is committed to supporting evidence-informed practice, professional development, and the dissemination of knowledge that advances wound care and improves patient outcomes.
Through partnerships with respected journals, researchers, clinicians, and healthcare organizations, APWCA helps connect wound care professionals with the latest clinical research, educational resources, emerging technologies, and practical guidance for patient care.
Featured below is Advances in Skin & Wound Care, the official journal of APWCA and a valuable resource for clinicians seeking current information on wound management, skin integrity, prevention strategies, reimbursement, and clinical best practices.
To meet the informational needs of multidisciplinary skin and wound care practitioners through publication of peer-reviewed original research, comprehensive review papers, and practical patient management articles that support evidence-informed clinical practice.
To provide a forum for emerging technologies, research breakthroughs, educational opportunities, and new products that contribute to the professional development of skin and wound care practitioners.
Journal Highlights
APWCA encourages clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals to contribute to the advancement of wound care knowledge through publication.
Through its partnership with Advances in Skin & Wound Care, APWCA members have opportunities to share clinical experiences, research findings, and practical insights with the broader wound care community.
Case Reports and Case Series provide practical information that may help clinicians address complex clinical situations, rare diagnoses, unusual outcomes, or innovative approaches to patient care.
Clinical images and supporting documentation are encouraged when appropriate. All submissions must include appropriate patient consent documentation in accordance with journal requirements.
Practice Points articles provide concise, clinically focused guidance designed for immediate application in practice. These brief educational articles help translate evidence, guidelines, and research findings into actionable patient care strategies.
For author guidelines, submission requirements, and editorial information, visit the journal website or contact the editorial team directly.
Dr. Jeffrey Niezgoda is a nationally recognized leader in wound care, hyperbaric medicine, limb preservation, and regenerative medicine with more than 30 years of clinical experience. He is the Past President of the American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA) and the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine.
Dr. Niezgoda has directed advanced wound care and hyperbaric programs, contributed to medical device development and clinical research, and served in leadership roles supporting innovation in wound management technologies and patient care. His expertise includes wound healing, vascular care, hyperbaric medicine, and regenerative clinical services.
Dr. Barbara Delmore is a board-certified wound care nurse, researcher, educator, and Senior Nurse Scientist at NYU Langone Health. With more than 35 years of nursing experience, she specializes in pressure injury prevention, chronic wound management, and evidence-based wound care practices.
Dr. Delmore has authored numerous publications, served on professional advisory boards, and received national recognition for her contributions to wound care research, education, and clinical innovation.
Dr. Jeffrey Lehrman is a nationally recognized expert in wound care documentation, coding, compliance, and podiatric medicine. Through Lehrman Consulting, LLC, he provides education and guidance related to healthcare coding, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.
Dr. Lehrman serves as a staff liaison at the AMA CPT® Editorial Panel meetings and has held leadership positions within APWCA and other professional organizations focused on wound care and podiatric surgery.
Dr. Mark Melin is a Senior Associate Consultant at the Mayo Clinic specializing in wound care, vascular medicine, and advanced wound healing technologies. His clinical expertise includes vascular assessment, chronic wound management, and emerging technologies in wound care.
Dr. Melin actively contributes to research, education, and advancements in wound healing practices focused on improving patient outcomes and interdisciplinary care.
Dr. Kathya Zinszer is a podiatric physician specializing in diabetic foot care, wound management, limb preservation, and public health advocacy. She currently serves at Geisinger Medical Center and has extensive experience in both clinical practice and wound care education.
Dr. Zinszer has contributed to wound care publications, professional organizations, and clinical guideline initiatives related to diabetic foot management and wound prevention strategies.
Dr. Thomas Serena is an internationally recognized wound care specialist, researcher, educator, and founder of The SerenaGroup®. He has established wound care centers throughout the United States and internationally and has led more than 100 clinical trials focused on wound healing and advanced therapies.
Dr. Serena has authored hundreds of scientific publications, delivered lectures worldwide, and held leadership positions within multiple wound care organizations, including APWCA, the Wound Healing Society, and the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine.
