Journal of Wound Care

The only monthly, international, Medline-listed, impact factor, wound care journal

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Clinical efficacy and safety of a silver ion-releasing foam dressing on hard-to-heal wounds: a meta-analysis

Clinical efficacy and safety of a silver ion-releasing foam dressing on hard-to-heal wounds: a meta-analysis External link

Delayed or stalled healing in open wounds can result from persisting chronic inflammation related to infection and/or persistent bacterial colonisation and biofilm. Treatment of hard-to-heal wounds focuses on debridement and exudate management, but also on infection prevention and control.

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TLC-NOSF dressings as a first-line local treatment of chronic wounds: a systematic review of clinical evidence

TLC-NOSF dressings as a first-line local treatment of chronic wounds: a systematic review of clinical evidence External link

Several national and international guidelines recommend lipidocolloid technology with a nano-oligosaccharide factor (TLC-NOSF) dressings (UrgoStart dressing range, Laboratoires Urgo, France) for treating patients with chronic wounds.

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A novel approach for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers using a multimodal wound matrix: a clinical study

A novel approach for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers using a multimodal wound matrix: a clinical studyExternal link

Innovation in wound healing, particularly regarding diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), is needed to reverse the number of diabetes-related amputations. This study evaluated a novel approach and performance of a multimodal wound matrix in converting stalled DFUs into a healing trajectory.

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Experiences of patients with hard-to-heal wounds: insights from a pilot survey

Experiences of patients with hard-to-heal wounds: insights from a pilot survey External link

To learn about the experiences of people who seek treatment for hard-to-heal wounds, we distributed a nationwide pilot survey, asking questions about the nature of their wound, how it shaped their daily lives, pathways to receiving care and experiences with treatment.


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Medical education projects

Medical education projects

We co-ordinate and develop all types of scientific content, including clinical evaluations, case-study series, consensus documents, webinars podcasts and more.

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Live and on-demand wound-care webinars

Watch our latest webinars on-demand and join in the conversation on the latest wound-care topics

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Wounds Week Webinars

Wounds Week

Wounds Week gives a chance for the wound care community to come together, engaging in key education free of charge.

JWC Masterclass

JWC Masterclass

One-hour webinar debates led by international experts in wound care. Skin substitutes, Antimicrobial stewardship, Electrical stimulation — discover which masterclass interests you.

Semana HEI Webinars

Semana HEI

Semana HEI gives a chance for the Spanish-speaking wound care community to come together, engaging in key education free of charge.

JWC Awards 2025

The JWC Awards 2025

The JWC Awards recognise innovation and excellence in research and practice. As part of the JWC Conference 2025, the JWC Awards will return to London in February 2025.

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Unmissable wound-care events

Top wound care events to mark your calendar, including the JWC National Wound Care Conference and Lymphoedema Conference.

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National Wound Care Conference 2022

National Wound Care ConferenceExternal link

The National Wound Care Conference will bring together the leading voices in tissue viability and wound care to discuss the key management, clinical and professional issues.

CAMPs

CAMPs Wound Care SummitExternal link

Join us for the premier event in wound care – the CAMPs Wound Care Summit. Discover the latest advancements, engage with industry experts, and connect with like-minded professionals in this transformative two-day experience.

The Wound Care Handbook

The Wound Care Handbook

The professional’s guide to wound product selection, the Wound Care Handbook is an indispensable tool for wound care professionals seeking the perfect solutions for their care.

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