UnWRapped

WoundRescue x Learn on the Move

Wound Care UnWRapped is our new weekly podcast dedicated to peeling back the layers of wound care and addressing the questions that too often go unspoken. Each episode explores the evidence, the challenges and the uncomfortable truths behind practice, policy, innovation, education and patient experience. We bring together a diverse range of voices from across the field (clinicians, researchers, educators, industry leaders, innovators and policy makers) to facilitate honest, insightful and thought- provoking conversations. Guests share their expertise, experiences and perspectives, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the realities of wound care. Episodes cover a wide spectrum of topics, including patient advocacy, clinical practice, emerging technologies, education and training, economic and policy consideration and more. Our goal is to uncover what’s working, what isn’t, and what needs to change.

  1. 5d ago

    Understanding the Skin: A Dermatologist’s Perspective with Dr Philip Tong

    In this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, Hayley Ryan is joined by consultant dermatologist, CEO and founder of DermScreen, Dr Philip Tong to unpack some of the most commonly misunderstood presentations in skin and wound care. From red legs, rashes and wound swabs to topical steroids, moisturisers and antibiotics, they explore why getting the diagnosis right matters before reaching for treatment. They also challenge skincare myths, revisit some traditional dermatology remedies and explore how digital dermatology and AI are helping bring specialist expertise closer to the patient. If you enjoyed this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, please follow and leave a review. Your support helps us continue bringing important conversations in wound care to the forefront.  Connect with WoundRescue WoundRescue Instagram: @woundrescueptyltd Facebook: @woundrescue LinkedIn: @woundrescue TikTok: @woundrescue Connect with Learn On The Move Learn On The Move Instagram: @learnonthemove Facebook: @learnonthemove LinkedIn: @learn-on-the-move This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of WoundRescue or Learn on the Move. The discussions in this episode are not intended to replace independent clinical judgement, current professional guidelines, local organisational policies, or advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. Healthcare professionals should assess each patient individually and apply the best available evidence, relevant standards and their own professional judgement when making clinical decisions. Patients and members of the public should seek advice from their own healthcare provider regarding their individual circumstances. Information discussed reflects knowledge and evidence available at the time of recording and may change as new evidence emerges.

    Understanding the Skin: A Dermatologist’s Perspective with Dr Philip Tong
  2. Sep 1

    Never “Just a Skin Tear”: Rethinking Prevention, Management and Patient Safety with Samantha Holloway

    In this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, Hayley Ryan is joined by Samantha Holloway, a registered nurse, educator, researcher, and internationally recognised leader in wound care. Together they unpack why skin tears remain underestimated and what clinicians can do differently. Samantha explores the latest definition and classification of skin tears, the impact of skin frailty across the lifespan, and why patient handling, adhesives and everyday care can contribute to preventable injury. She also shares practical approaches to prevention and management. From moisturising and risk assessment to protecting the skin flap, selecting appropriate dressings and knowing when to escalate care, this episode is full of insights clinicians can take straight into practice  If you enjoyed this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, please follow and leave a review. Your support helps us continue bringing important conversations in wound care to the forefront.  Connect with WoundRescue WoundRescue Instagram: @woundrescueptyltd Facebook: @woundrescue LinkedIn: @woundrescue TikTok: @woundrescue Connect with Learn On The Move Learn On The Move Instagram: @learnonthemove Facebook: @learnonthemove LinkedIn: @learn-on-the-move This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of WoundRescue or Learn on the Move. The discussions in this episode are not intended to replace independent clinical judgement, current professional guidelines, local organisational policies, or advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. Healthcare professionals should assess each patient individually and apply the best available evidence, relevant standards and their own professional judgement when making clinical decisions. Patients and members of the public should seek advice from their own healthcare provider regarding their individual circumstances. Information discussed reflects knowledge and evidence available at the time of recording and may change as new evidence emerges.

    Never “Just a Skin Tear”: Rethinking Prevention, Management and Patient Safety with Samantha Holloway
  3. Aug 25

    "Live Well Until You Die": A New Perspective on Palliative Care with Lara McIntyre

    In this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, Hayley Ryan sits down with Lara McIntyre, a Nurse Practitioner with more than 36 years of experience, to challenge some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding palliative care. From recognising when palliative care should begin to managing wounds that may never heal, Lara explores what it means to care for the whole person at the end of life. They discuss Kennedy terminal ulcers, advanced care planning, difficult conversations with families and why dignity, comfort and choice should remain at the centre of care. Above all, this conversation is a reminder that palliative care isn’t simply about dying, it’s about helping people live well until they die. If you enjoyed this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, please follow and leave a review. Your support helps us continue bringing important conversations in wound care to the forefront.  Connect with WoundRescue WoundRescue Instagram: @woundrescueptyltd Facebook: @woundrescue LinkedIn: @woundrescue TikTok: @woundrescue Connect with Learn On The Move Learn On The Move Instagram: @learnonthemove Facebook: @learnonthemove LinkedIn: @learn-on-the-move This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of WoundRescue or Learn on the Move. The discussions in this episode are not intended to replace independent clinical judgement, current professional guidelines, local organisational policies, or advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. Healthcare professionals should assess each patient individually and apply the best available evidence, relevant standards and their own professional judgement when making clinical decisions. Patients and members of the public should seek advice from their own healthcare provider regarding their individual circumstances. Information discussed reflects knowledge and evidence available at the time of recording and may change as new evidence emerges.

    "Live Well Until You Die": A New Perspective on Palliative Care with Lara McIntyre
  4. Aug 18

    Spray-On Skin and Beyond: Rethinking What’s Possible in Burn Care with Professor Fiona Wood

    In this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, Hayley Ryan sits down with world-renowned burns surgeon, researcher and innovator Professor Fiona Wood to explore a career built around one question: can we do better? Professor Wood reflects on the patients who shaped her career, the preparation and teamwork behind Australia’s response to the 2002 Bali bombings, and the remarkable journey that took spray-on skin from an idea in a laboratory to a point-of-care technology. The conversation also looks beyond wound closure to what recovery really means. Fiona explores the long-term physiological, neurological and psychological impacts of burn injury, the pursuit of scarless healing and full skin regeneration, and the research that could shape the next generation of burn and wound care. If you enjoyed this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, please follow and leave a review. Your support helps us continue bringing important conversations in wound care to the forefront.  Resources Mentioned RECELL® - Fiona Wood Foundation Fiona Wood - Fiona Wood Foundation Connect with WoundRescue WoundRescue Instagram: @woundrescueptyltd Facebook: @woundrescue LinkedIn: @woundrescue TikTok: @woundrescue Connect with Learn On The Move Learn On The Move Instagram: @learnonthemove Facebook: @learnonthemove LinkedIn: @learn-on-the-move This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of WoundRescue or Learn on the Move. The discussions in this episode are not intended to replace independent clinical judgement, current professional guidelines, local organisational policies, or advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. Healthcare professionals should assess each patient individually and apply the best available evidence, relevant standards and their own professional judgement when making clinical decisions. Patients and members of the public should seek advice from their own healthcare provider regarding their individual circumstances. Information discussed reflects knowledge and evidence available at the time of recording and may change as new evidence emerges.

    Spray-On Skin and Beyond: Rethinking What’s Possible in Burn Care with Professor Fiona Wood
  5. Aug 11

    When a Wound Isn’t What It Seems: Atypical Wounds with Kirsi Isoherranen

    In this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, Hayley sits down with Kirsi Isoherranen, MD, PhD, and specialist in dermatology and allergology, currently serving as the Head Physician at the Wound Healing Centre of Helsinki University Hospital. Together, they unpack the clinical clues that should make clinicians stop and reassess, the importance of biopsy and differential diagnosis, and why conditions such as pyoderma gangrenosum, malignant wounds and Martorell ulcers can be mistaken for more common wound types. Kirsi also shares practical approaches to assessment and discusses why lower limb oedema and compression need greater attention in wound management. From diagnostic blind spots and multidisciplinary care to emerging technologies and the future of wound diagnostics, this episode challenges clinicians to look beyond the wound itself and ask a critical question: is this wound behaving like it should? Resources Mentioned JWC-EWMA-supplement_Atypical-Wounds_March-2019.pdf Atypical Wounds - EWMA PARACELSUS score: a novel diagnostic tool for pyoderma gangrenosum | British Journal of Dermatology | Oxford Academic Chronic oedema of the lower limb — Practical guidance on diagnosis, effective treatment and ongoing management :: Cambridge Media Journals If you enjoyed this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, please follow and leave a review. Your support helps us continue bringing important conversations in wound care to the forefront.  Connect with WoundRescue WoundRescue Instagram: @woundrescueptyltd Facebook: @woundrescue LinkedIn: @woundrescue TikTok: @woundrescue Connect with Learn On The Move Learn On The Move Instagram: @learnonthemove Facebook: @learnonthemove LinkedIn: @learn-on-the-move This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of WoundRescue or Learn on the Move. The discussions in this episode are not intended to replace independent clinical judgement, current professional guidelines, local organisational policies, or advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. Healthcare professionals should assess each patient individually and apply the best available evidence, relevant standards and their own professional judgement when making clinical decisions. Patients and members of the public should seek advice from their own healthcare provider regarding their individual circumstances. Information discussed reflects knowledge and evidence available at the time of recording and may change as new evidence emerges.

    When a Wound Isn’t What It Seems: Atypical Wounds with Kirsi Isoherranen
  6. Aug 5

    Nutrition: The Missing Ingredient in Wound Healing with Dr Hailey Donnelly

    Could nutrition be the missing ingredient in wound healing?  In this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, Hayley Ryan is joined by Dr. Hailey Donnelly, Accredited Practising Dietitian and postdoctoral researcher at Monash University and the University of Newcastle, to explore the latest evidence on nutrition and wound healing. Together they unpack why protein is only part of the picture, the importance of a food-first approach, and how clinicians can better identify nutritional risk to improve patient outcomes. From diabetic foot ulcers and malnutrition screening to L-arginine, hydration and practical dietary advice, this conversation challenges common misconceptions and provides simple, evidence-based strategies that every clinician can apply in practice. If you enjoyed this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, please follow and leave a review. Your support helps us continue bringing important conversations in wound care to the forefront.  Connect with WoundRescue WoundRescue Instagram: @woundrescueptyltd Facebook: @woundrescue LinkedIn: @woundrescue TikTok: @woundrescue Connect with Learn On The Move Learn On The Move Instagram: @learnonthemove Facebook: @learnonthemove LinkedIn: @learn-on-the-move This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of WoundRescue or Learn on the Move. The discussions in this episode are not intended to replace independent clinical judgement, current professional guidelines, local organisational policies, or advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. Healthcare professionals should assess each patient individually and apply the best available evidence, relevant standards and their own professional judgement when making clinical decisions. Patients and members of the public should seek advice from their own healthcare provider regarding their individual circumstances. Information discussed reflects knowledge and evidence available at the time of recording and may change as new evidence emerges.

    Nutrition: The Missing Ingredient in Wound Healing with Dr Hailey Donnelly
  7. Jul 28

    The Diabetic Foot in Remission: Why "Healed" Isn't the End Goal With Professor David Armstrong

    Professor David Armstrong joins Hayley Ryan on Wound Care UnWRapped to discuss why the future of wound care isn't just about healing, it's about preventing recurrence, embracing innovation and changing the way we think about diabetic foot disease. This conversation explores the concept of wound remission, the role of artificial intelligence in clinical practice, and why preventing amputations starts long before a patient reaches the operating theatre. If you enjoyed this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, please follow and leave a review. Your support helps us continue bringing important conversations in wound care to the forefront.  Connect with WoundRescue WoundRescue Instagram: @woundrescueptyltd Facebook: @woundrescue LinkedIn: @woundrescue TikTok: @woundrescue Connect with Learn On The Move Learn On The Move Instagram: @learnonthemove Facebook: @learnonthemove LinkedIn: @learn-on-the-move This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of WoundRescue or Learn on the Move. The discussions in this episode are not intended to replace independent clinical judgement, current professional guidelines, local organisational policies, or advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. Healthcare professionals should assess each patient individually and apply the best available evidence, relevant standards and their own professional judgement when making clinical decisions. Patients and members of the public should seek advice from their own healthcare provider regarding their individual circumstances. Information discussed reflects knowledge and evidence available at the time of recording and may change as new evidence emerges.

    The Diabetic Foot in Remission: Why "Healed" Isn't the End Goal With Professor David Armstrong
  8. Jul 21

    It's Not Just a Wound: The Challenges Facing General Practice with Dr Dianne Smith

    In this episode of Wound Care Unwrapped, Hayley Ryan sits down with Dr Dianne Smith to explore the realities of managing chronic wounds in general practice. Together they unpack the challenges GPs face, from Medicare funding and time pressures to education gaps, delayed referrals and fragmented care. They also discuss practical strategies to improve wound assessment, diagnosis and referral pathways, and why prevention and multidisciplinary collaboration are key to better patient outcomes If you enjoyed this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, please follow and leave a review. Your support helps us continue bringing important conversations in wound care to the forefront.  Connect with WoundRescue WoundRescue Instagram: @woundrescueptyltd Facebook: @woundrescue LinkedIn: @woundrescue TikTok: @woundrescue Connect with Learn On The Move Learn On The Move Instagram: @learnonthemove Facebook: @learnonthemove LinkedIn: @learn-on-the-move This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of WoundRescue or Learn on the Move. The discussions in this episode are not intended to replace independent clinical judgement, current professional guidelines, local organisational policies, or advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. Healthcare professionals should assess each patient individually and apply the best available evidence, relevant standards and their own professional judgement when making clinical decisions. Patients and members of the public should seek advice from their own healthcare provider regarding their individual circumstances. Information discussed reflects knowledge and evidence available at the time of recording and may change as new evidence emerges.

    It's Not Just a Wound: The Challenges Facing General Practice with Dr Dianne Smith

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Wound Care UnWRapped is our new weekly podcast dedicated to peeling back the layers of wound care and addressing the questions that too often go unspoken. Each episode explores the evidence, the challenges and the uncomfortable truths behind practice, policy, innovation, education and patient experience. We bring together a diverse range of voices from across the field (clinicians, researchers, educators, industry leaders, innovators and policy makers) to facilitate honest, insightful and thought- provoking conversations. Guests share their expertise, experiences and perspectives, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the realities of wound care. Episodes cover a wide spectrum of topics, including patient advocacy, clinical practice, emerging technologies, education and training, economic and policy consideration and more. Our goal is to uncover what’s working, what isn’t, and what needs to change.

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