Relevant links 

If you’re looking for help on any specific issue related to wound care, one of the following international organisations might be able to help you.  

Association for the Advancement of Wound Care
AAWC is a non-profit association for anyone involved in wound care. 
Join in to learn more about wound care at   www.aawconline.org.

Diabetic Foot Study Group
The aim of the DFSG is to promote improvements in diabetic foot care. Read more about this group at   www.dfsg.org.

European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel
EPUAP works to lead and support all European countries in the efforts to prevent and treat pressure ulcers. You can learn more about their activities at    www.epuap.org.

European Wound Management Association
The EWMA deals with all clinical and scientific issues related to wound healing. Each year, EWMA hosts one of the largest international events within wound management and wound healing in Europe. Learn more about this association at  www.ewma.org.

National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel
NPUAP is an American organisation working for the prevention and improved treatment of pressure ulcers. Read more at   www.npuap.org.

World Wide Wounds
World Wide Wounds is an electronic wound management journal dedicated to providing practical guidance and information on all aspects of wound management to healthcare professionals worldwide. Read the journal at  www.worldwidewounds.com.

Wound Healing Society
The Wound Healing Society is a non-profit organisation for clinical and basic scientists dedicated to improve the area of wound healing. Learn more about their activities at  www.woundheal.org.

Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society
The WOCN Society is a professional nursing society. It supports its members by promoting educational, clinical and research opportunities to advance the practice of expert healthcare to individuals with wounds, ostomies and incontinence. Read more about this society at  www.wocn.org.

World Union of Wound Healing Societies
WUWHS is an international organisation dedicated to improving the wound care standards for patients and the healthcare performance of professionals. It also works to ensure universal access in all healthcare systems. For more information go to  www.wuwhs.org.

International working group on the diabetic foot
IWGDF works to improve outcomes of diabetic foot problems and strengthen the communication between healthcare professionals.  Learn more about their work at  www.iwgdf.org.

Other medical wound organisations 

International Association for the Study of Pain
IASP is the world's largest multidisciplinary organisation working to support the study of pain and to translate that knowledge into improved pain relief worldwide.   Read more about them at   www.iasp-pain.org.