On this episode of WOCTalk, we talk to Lisa Grubb, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CWCN, author of the WOCNext® 2025 poster, “Pressure Injury Prevention in the Oncology Population,” to discuss a sustainable, real-world approach to reducing pressure injuries in the oncology population. Dr. Grubb shares what makes pressure injury prevention in oncology uniquely challenging and offers actionable approaches to assessment, early identification, and team-based interventions that protect patients throughout the cancer care journey.
Resources:
Abstract: Pressure Injury Prevention in the Oncology Population
ePoster: Pressure Injury Prevention in the Oncology Population
Wound Treatment Associate (WTA®) Program
Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (JWOCN®)
About the Speaker:
Dr. Lisa Marie Grubb is a wound, ostomy, and continence nurse and nursing leader at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where she focuses on improving skin and wound outcomes for complex patient populations. Her work centers on pressure injury prevention, where treatment-related skin changes, immobility, nutrition challenges, and device use can quickly increase risk. With decades of nursing experience and a strong background in quality improvement and clinical education, she partners with bedside teams to translate evidence into practical prevention strategies that fit real-world workflows.
Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.