Care Resource Hub
Trusted tools, education, and support to make quality wound care more accessible for all.
At FWAE, we believe knowledge is a powerful tool for healing. Our resource library is designed to support patients, caregivers, and community members with practical education, trusted clinical guidance, and opportunities to connect. Whether you’re learning how to care for a wound at home, seeking evidence based wound care education, or looking for ways to give back, you’ll find the support you need here.
PATIENTS & CAREGIVERS
Caring for a wound can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. These resources provide practical guidance, step-by-step education, and supportive tools to help you and your loved ones heal safely at home.
WOUND CARE BASICS
Proper wound care is the foundation of healing. By understanding the basics, you can support the healing process, reduce complications, and feel confident in caring for yourself or a loved one.
COMMUNITY & SUPPORT
Healing is stronger when we work together. From supply programs to volunteer opportunities, these resources connect patients, caregivers, and advocates with the support they need to make wound care accessible for all.
Emotional Support
Living with a wound can be stressful and overwhelming. Emotional support—from family, caregivers, or support groups—can make healing easier. You don’t have to go through wound care alone—resources are available to guide and encourage you.
Essentials
For diabetics keeping blood sugar under control is essential. High blood sugar slows healing and increases the risk of infection. Monitoring levels, taking medications as prescribed, and following a healthy eating plan all help the body repair itself faster.
Smoking & Alcohol slow healing by reducing blood flow, oxygen, and nutrients the body needs. Quitting or cutting back can make a big difference in how well and how quickly a wound heals. Support and resources are available for help.
Pressure Injury Prevention Staying in one position too long can create new wounds. Repositioning regularly, using special cushions or mattresses, and keeping weight off healing areas protects the skin. Small changes in movement can prevent big complications.
Healthy Blood Flow is key for healing. Walking or moving as tollerated helps circulation, elevating legs can reduce swelling for those with vein problems. For some patients, compression wraps or stockings are prescribed to keep blood moving and support healing.
Pain is common with wounds, but it shouldn’t stop healing. Talk to a provider about ways to reduce pain—especially during dressing changes. Comfortable, well-managed wounds are easier to care for and heal more quickly.
When to Seek Immediate Care Sometimes wounds change quickly. Call the provider right away if you notice sudden redness, swelling, foul odor, increased drainage, fever, or chills. Acting early can prevent complications and keep patients safe.
Nutrition & Hydration
Proper nutrition is the foundation of healing. Patients with chronic or complex wounds often need more protein, vitamins, and minerals than diet alone can provide. A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) can help identify nutritional gaps, create personalized meal plans, and support blood sugar and chronic disease management—all of which are critical to faster healing, fewer complications, and better long-term outcomes.
Drinking enough fluids is just as important—dehydration slows healing and weakens skin.
Preventing Infection
Preventing infection is critical in wound care. Wash your hands before and after touching your wound, follow your provider’s instructions for dressing changes, and watch closely for early signs of infection: like redness, swelling, pain, or drainage. Catching infection early helps protect your health and speeds recovery.
Wound Cleansing
Gentle cleansing is the first step to healing. Using safe solutions—like clean water, saline, or recommended wound cleansers—removes bacteria and debris without harming healthy tissue. Harsh products like hydrogen peroxide or alcohol can actually damage healing skin, so knowing what to use makes all the difference.
Proper Use of Dressings
Keeping a wound properly covered is one of the most important steps in healing. The right dressing protects against infection, keeps the wound moist, and supports faster recovery. Learning how to apply and change dressings correctly—and using supplies as directed—helps prevent setbacks and ensures the best chance for healing.
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Educational Wound Care Books
We’ve gathered a list of trusted, evidence-based books on wound care that can support patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Whether you’re learning the basics or deepening your clinical expertise, these resources offer clear guidance, practical strategies, and the latest best practices in wound management.
Practical guides to help family members and caregivers support wound care at home. These resources focus on safety, comfort, and everyday care techniques.
A Caregiver’s Guide to Wound Care by Jennifer J. Taylor, MD
A plain-language guide designed for family caregivers, with practical advice on daily wound care, infection signs, and safety at home.
Nutrition for Wound Healing: A Patient’s Guide — Alyssa McTavish
Easy-to-follow resource focusing on diet and nutrition to support recovery, written with patients and caregivers in mind.
Books and guides that highlight nutrition, lifestyle, and holistic approaches to promote faster, healthier wound healing.
Wound Care: A Practical Guide for Maintaining Skin Integrity
Provides practical, easy-to-understand guidance on treating common wound types, keeping skin healthy, and preventing complications.
Nutrition and Wound Healing — Joseph A. Molnar, MD, PhD, FACS
An evidence-based reference on the role of nutrients in healing, ideal for clinicians, dietitians, and advanced learners.
Wound Healing: Evidence-Based Management — McCulloch & Kloth
A multidisciplinary text that explains systemic factors and treatment strategies, with practical applications across care settings.
Essential introduction to wound types, dressings, managment and more —ideal for clinicans new to wound care.
Wound Care Essentials: Practice Principles (5th Ed.) — Sharon Baranoski & Elizabeth Ayello
One of the most widely used introductory texts, offering foundational knowledge and step-by-step approaches for wound care management.
Textbook of Chronic Wound Care: An Evidence-Based Approach — Shah, Sheffield, & Fife (eds.)
A comprehensive, evidence-driven resource with clinical pathways and case studies for managing chronic wounds.
Focused resources on choosing, applying, and managing wound dressings, with explanations of different dressing types and their best uses.
Dressings for Advanced Wound Care by Sharon Lam Po Tang
Focused on advanced dressing technologies. Reviews how different dressings work, what materials are used, and what evidence supports them — particularly useful for clinicians who decide on dressings or work with suppliers.
In-depth references for clinicians and advanced learners covering infection control, debridement, negative pressure therapy, and other specialized treatments.
Comprehensive Wound Management (3rd Ed.) — Glenn Irion, Jennifer Gardner, & Rose Pignataro
A modern textbook covering complex wounds, advanced therapies, and multidisciplinary care, widely used in professional training.
Textbook of Chronic Wound Care — Jayesh B. Shah et al.
In-depth evidence-based text with strong chapters on advanced therapies, hyperbaric medicine, and referral pathways.
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