Wound Healing Intelligence on the Web (Links)
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The following sites are ones we have found useful and
informative regarding the science of wound care. We have grouped them into the following categories:
You might find our Bibliography
useful.....
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Associations/Professional Organizations
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| American Academy of Wound Management |
A voluntary, not-for-profit organization whose primary
function is to establish and monitor a national certification process,
recognize competency, promote education and research and elevate the
standard of care across the continuum of wound management
www.aawm.org
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American Association of Diabetes Educators
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Provides courses, publications and other resources
that assist diabetes education professionals. Course manuals, core
curriculum, research database and more available.
www.aadenet.org
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| American Diabetes Association |
A voluntary health organization supporting diabetes
research, information and advocacy. Its mission is to prevent and
cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected with
diabetes.
www.diabetes.org
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| American Geriatrics Society |
A nationwide, not-for-profit association of geriatrics
healthcare professionals, research scientists and other concerned
individuals dedicated to improving the health, independence and quality
of life of all older people.
www.americangeriatrics.org
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| American Health Care Association |
A federation of 50 state health organizations, together
representing nearly 12,000 nonprofit and for-profit assisted living,
nursing facility, and subacute care providers who care for more than
1 million elderly and disabled individuals.
www.ahca.org
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| American Venous Forum |
Provides a serious academic format for clinicians
interested in research, education and clinical investigation in the
field of venous diseases.
www.venous-info.com
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| Association for the Advancement of Wound Care |
A nonprofit, worldwide organization
of health care professionals, manufacturers, lay caregivers, and patients.
Members collaborate to advance the course of wound care through clinical
practice, education, research and public policy.
www.medexpo.com/hmp/aawc.html
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| National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel |
An independent, not-for-profit organization
dedicated to the prevention and management of pressure ulcers. Offers
resources conferences and CEU programs to health care professionals.
www.npuap.org
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| Wound Care
Institute, Inc. |
A nonprofit organization dedicated to advancements
in wound healing and diabetic foot care. Educational seminars, research
studies, educational grants, and patient literature are some of its
offerings.
www.woundcare.org
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| Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society |
The WOCN represents more than 3,000 nurses specializing
in wound, ostomy and continence management. The WOCN maintains information
regarding clinical issues, educational oportunities, or availability
of wound, ostomy, and continence nurses nationwide.
www.wocn.org
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| European Tissue Repair Society |
A resource for research information and links to other
wound care sites.
http://64.33.115.36/
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Governmental Agencies
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| Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality |
A governement agency that works collaboratively with
the public and private sectors to improve the quality and safety of
patient care. Clinical guidelines are available
to download, including AHCPR Guideline No. 15: The Treatment of Pressure
Ulcers.
www.ahcpr.gov
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| Medicare |
The official US government site for Medicare information
www.medicare.gov
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| Health Care Financing Administration |
The official site of HCFA, the federal agency that
administers Medicare, Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance
Program. It contains Medicare and Medicaid information, codes, coverage
policies, fee schedules, etc.
www.hcfa.gov
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| Medline Database |
The National Library of
Medicine’s resource containing more than 9 million references to articles
published in 3,900 biomedical journals that can be accessed free of
charge.
www.nlm.nih.gov
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| National Institute for Diabetes and Diseases of
the Kidney |
An online resource that links to a wide variety of
publications that provide information on diabetes and neuropathic
ulcerations as well as many other educational resources related to
diabetic issues.
www.niddk.nih.gov/health/diabetes/diabetes.htm
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| National Library of Medicine’s PubMed |
The National Library of Medicine’s search service providing access
to more than 11 million citations in Medline, PreMedline, and other
related databases, with links to participating online journals.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed
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| Books, Tapes and Journals
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| Mosby Publishing |
An online resource for periodicals, books, continuing
education and other medical resources. Use keyword “wound” when searching
for wound care articles and books.
www.mosby.com
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| Wound Care Communications Network |
An online resource from
the publishers of Advances in Skin & Wound Care, providing links
to educational resources, articles, abstracts and industry sites.
www.woundcarenet.com
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| The Sound of Knowledge, Inc. |
An online resource offering a wide variety of audiotapes
of wound care conferences for purchase.
www.tsok.com
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| WoundResearch.com |
The online version of Wounds:
A Compendium of Clinical Research and Practice. It is a source of
current research, treatment methodology, and current protocol in the
field of wound care.
www.woundsresearch.com
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| Woundtx.com |
An online resource designed to provide access to the
latest research in wound care. It offers professional forums, as well
as links to wound care journals and other online resources.
www.woundtx.com
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| Wound Product Sourcebook |
A searchable listing of wound care products, including
manufacturer contact information. Features the latest industry news,
professional resources, industry links, and topic-specific forums.
www.woundsource.com
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| Ostomy/Wound Management |
Provides readers with cutting edges editorial content
on wound care, incontinence, ostomy, skin care, and nutrition-related
issues.
www.o-w.com
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| The Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing |
A refereed, bimonthly journal designed to present
original research and to meet the ongoing educational needs of members
of the WOCN.
www.mosby.com/jwocn
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| Wound Repair and Regeneration |
The official publication of the Wound Healing Society,
the European Tissue Repair Society, the Japanese Society for Wound
Healing and the Australian Wound Management Association.
www.blackwell-science.com
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Online Resources
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| Tissue Viability Society |
The web site for this organization based in the UK
offers information designed to help raise standards of good practice
in the prevention and treatment of pressure sores, leg ulcers and
chronic wounds.
www.tvs.org.uk
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| The Wound Care Information Network |
This Web service offers information on patient support
groups, wound care jobs, how wounds heal, proper documentation of
ulcers, AHCPR Pressure Ulcer Treatment Guidelines, and more
www.medicaledu.com
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Wound Care Institute
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An online resource dedicated to the advancement of
wound healing and diabetic foot pathology. This site offers a forum,
online newsletters, a wound care library, and various educational
resources.
www.woundcare.org
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| Wound Healing Society |
Web site for the Wound Healing Society, offering a
wide variety of information and links on wounds and wound care.
www.woundheal.org
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Wound.Net
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This site is managed by the American Academy of Wound
Management and provides links to a wide variety of wound care publications
and resources.
www.wound.net
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WoundCommunity.com
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An online resource providing a forum where professionals
and consumers from across the globe can gather to exchange wound care
information. Also provides feature articles, links, and useful information
for the wound care community.
www.woundcommunity.com
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Wound1.com
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This site strives to be a place where “health consumers
and technology innovators meet.” The site includes ask an expert,
forums, and reference library.
www.wounds1.com
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Institute of Continuing Education
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Free, online CEU/CME accredited programs for nurses,
physicians, and pharmacists.
www.medcertification.com
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Wound
Health Reference Library (WHRL)
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Free online, searchable, wound care database.
www.dumex.com/whrl/pages/index.html
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