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In this edition of JWC, we present the findings of a prospective single-arm clinical study on the effectiveness of silicone superabsorbent polymer dressings for chronic wound management; the results of a prospective, multicentre study on exudate management with a next-generation multilayered foam dressing in traumatic and surgical wounds; an analysis of real-world practice in an acute setting on clinical decision-making for transitioning to single-use negative pressure wound therapy; and an investigation on the advanced benefits of a next-generation multilayer foam dressing in addressing wound healing barriers to optimise wound progression. A comparison study examines outcomes of using foam dressings impregnated with ionic silver against silver sulfadiazine cream 1% in treating deep burns. Pressure injuries (PIs) feature in two papers: one is the French adaptation of the Wound Hygiene protocol in the management of PIs, the other details the development and implementation of a pressure ulcer prevention strategy in Slovakia. The role of autologous whole blood clot therapy in breaking the cycle of hard-to-heal wounds is described, and a scoping review examines palliative care nurses’ knowledge of the assessment and management of malignant fungating wounds. A further review and meta-analysis summarises the evidence on the incidence and risk factors of medical adhesive-related skin injury among patients in intensive care units; and a retrospective observational study analyses the financial and occupational burden of leg ulcers in an active Portuguese tertiary hospital population, including absenteeism, unemployment and retirement. The clinical use of Ankaferd Blood Stopper in wound healing is the focus of a case study involving a patient burns and pancreatic cancer. We also present expert panel recommendations on the appropriate use, administration, interpretation and documentation of Medicare wastage guidance in relation to the use of CAMPs.