The history of wound care reflects a long progression of clinical knowledge, extending from the medical papyri of ancient Egypt to the observations of Hippocrates who helped shift wound management from superstition toward systematic clinical practice. While the fundamental principles of wound healing have been recognized for centuries, modern advances in science and education have allowed these principles to be refined, tested, and applied consistently in contemporary care.
Founded in 1995, Wounds Canada was established during a period when chronic wound care was still fragmented across disciplines. Over the past three decades, the organization has supported the development of interprofessional education, prevention strategies, and evidence-informed approaches to wound management across Canada. This work remains especially relevant as chronic wounds continue to represent a significant and often preventable burden for patients and healthcare systems.
The Wound Care Canada journal plays an important role in this effort by providing a forum for clinically meaningful research, thoughtful reviews, and practice-focused discussion. By emphasizing evidence, methodological rigor, and interdisciplinary perspectives, the journal supports clinicians in translating research into practice and advancing standards of care.
Grounded in decades of clinical scholarship and collaboration, Wounds Canada continues to contribute to the evolution of wound care by fostering shared learning and supporting approaches that prioritize prevention, consistency, and patient-centred outcomes. In doing so, the organization and its journal remain aligned with a long tradition of evidence-based medicine—honouring the field’s historical foundations while helping shape its future.
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