Barbara Bates-Jensen

About the Author

Dr. Barbara Bates-Jensen is a renowned nurse scientist and wound care expert 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, particularly for chronic conditions like pressure ulcers and diabetic foot wounds. Bates-Jensen's contributions extend to policy development and guideline creation for national organizations, influencing standards of care worldwide. A prolific author and speaker, she continues to mentor the next generation of clinicians while conducting innovative research on tissue repair and regenerative therapies.