Wounds Canada

Established in 1995, Wounds Canada (Canadian Association of Wound Care), is a health charity dedicated to the advancement of wound prevention and management by being the leading knowledge mobilization organization relating to wounds in Canada. Wounds Canadas efforts are focused on four key areas: Education Professional education to enhance health professionals knowledge, skills and attitudes is delivered through online modules, onsite workshops, peer-reviewed publications and annual spring and fall conferences. Public information and education is available to patients and their caregivers on how to prevent and manage wounds through workshops, online programs and information on the Wounds Canada website. Research Research to measure the burden of wounds in Canada and to enhance understanding of effective wound prevention and management is ongoing. This research is usually carried out through collaborations with universities, health ministries, agencies/institutions and industry. ...