Marta Casals Zorita2026-04-08T14:35:23+02:00

Marta Casals Zorita

Member of the Research Line Wound Healing Innovation

ORCID: 0000-0002-9591-5953

Scientific Profile: URECERCA

Marta Casals Zorita is a nurse specialized in complex wounds, with a professional career marked by innovation, research, and leadership in the field of care. She began her career in 2011 at the Hospital Universitari de la Santa Creu de Vic, in the Clinical Unit of Wounds and Palliative Care, where she developed advanced competencies in the management of patients with highly complex wounds.
She holds a Degree in Nursing (2011) and a Master’s Degree in Oncology Nursing (2012) from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. In 2018, she completed the University Master’s Degree in Comprehensive Management and Research of Chronic Wounds at the University of Cantabria, where she presented the project “Efficiency of a telewound consultation in the treatment of leg ulcers in a Complex Wounds Unit,” later presented at a national congress. In 2021, she completed the Master’s Degree in Management and Leadership of Nursing Services at the Miguel de Cervantes University, with a study focused on patient experience in healthcare services. In 2019, she began her doctoral studies and, in March 2026, obtained her PhD with an Industrial Doctorate distinction and Cum Laude qualification from UVic-UCC, with the dissertation “Educational program to improve adherence to self-care recommendations for people with complex wounds in the lower limbs.”
Throughout her research career, she has participated in European projects —including two FIS projects— as well as national studies focused on improving health outcomes and innovating in wound management. She has contributed to scientific literature through various national and international publications and recently authored the article “Cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the Catalan version of the Wound-QoL-17 questionnaire,” published in a high-impact nursing journal.
She has also obtained competitive grants supporting the development of the research projects in which she is involved. Her work has expanded into the field of technology applied to health, contributing to the development of artificial intelligence–based tools for monitoring and decision-making in complex wounds.
She is currently the coordinator of the Functional Unit of Complex Wounds at CHV–FHSC, where she works to unify care protocols, establish territorial care pathways, promote multidisciplinary collaboration, and improve the quality of life and experience of people with complex wounds. She is accredited as an advanced-level expert in the treatment of complex wounds by GNEAUPP, reinforcing her status as a recognized reference professional in this field.
Her career reflects a strong commitment to continuous improvement of clinical practice, applied research, and a patient-centered model of care, positioning her as a leading figure in the evolution of complex wound nursing.

My last happenings:

Organization of complex wound units in Spain. Consensus document, Vic, June 2025

Authors: Marta Ferrer-Solà*; Joan Enric Torra-Bou; Josep María Gómez-Roldán; Carme Minguillón-Cebrián; Èlia Gómez-Losada; Carme Marquilles-Bonet; Sandra Alexandre-Lozano; Pere Coca-Alves; Nahikari Peñafiel-Herrera; Marta Casals-Zorita; Clara Masó-Albareda; Mariona Espaulella Ferrer; Joan Espaulella Panicot Gerokomos 2026;37(1):53-57 doi: S1134-928X2026000100009 Abstract:  T his article presents the consensus reached by a group of experts in complex wound care in Spain from 9 complex wound units accredited by the GNEAUPP on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Complex Wounds Unit at the Hospital de la Santa Creu de Vic, Vic, Barcelona. The document sets out organisational, care and strategic criteria for the [...]

April 17, 2026|

Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Assessment of the Catalan Version of the Wound‐QoL‐17

Authors: Casals-Zorita M*, Masó-Albareda C, Palacio-Arronis N, Ghanam-Zaidan O, Puigoriol-Juvanteny E, Otero-Viñas M, Janke TM, Ferrer-Solà M, Sarri E. International Wound Journal. 2026. 23(1), num:70806 DOI:10.1111/iwj.70806 Read More Abstract Complex chronic wounds are an increasing health concern, affecting individuals both physically and psychologically. To measure the quality of life of this population properly translated and validated questionnaires in their native language are needed. The aim of this work is to provide a validated instrument for measuring the quality of life in the Catalan speaking population with complex wounds. A cultural adaptation of the Wound‐QoL‐17 questionnaire into Catalan [...]

February 23, 2026|

A Prospective Observational Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Complex Wounds

Authors: Salgado-Pacheco V, Oller R, Ferrer-Solà M, Masó-Albareda C, Casals-Zorita M, Sarri E, Puigoriol-Juvanteny E, Espaulella-Panicot J, Otero-Viñas M*. Read more A prospective observational study to evaluate the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma therapy for complex wounds: influential clinical variables on wound healing outcomes Abstract Objective: Autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has shown promising outcomes in treating wounds, but the profile of patients benefiting most from this therapy is not known. This study aimed to identify influential variables in the success of this therapy, analyzing its personalized therapeutic potential for complex wounds. Approach: A prospective observational study was conducted in elderly patients with complex wounds receiving autologous PRP. Patient's [...]

December 10, 2024|
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