Barbara Bates-Jensen Phd Rn Cwocn

About the Author

Dr. Barbara Bates-Jensen, PhD, RN, CWOCN, is a distinguished nurse scientist and wound care specialist with over three decades of experience in clinical practice, research, and education. As a professor at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Nursing, she has dedicated her career to advancing the science of wound healing and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions. Her pioneering work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals to optimize wound management strategies. Author of the seminal textbook Wound Care: A Collaborative Practice Manual for Health Professionals (Sussman, Wound Care), Dr. Bates-Jensen has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to national guidelines on chronic wound care. Her research focuses on pressure ulcers, bioengineering of skin, and innovative therapies, making her a leading voice in geriatric and rehabilitative nursing.