Improving Patient Outcomes through Coaching in Evidence-Based Wound Management

This article discusses the need for education and training on evidence-based wound management for primary health care professionals. It presents the Cooperative Wound Clinic model of care, which utilises a nurse-led, interdisciplinary, holistic approach, including training and coaching to increase wound management expertise and capacity. The model was trialled in General Practices across three Australian states, resulting in increased health professional confidence and positive patient outcomes.