The impact of nutrition on pressure ulcer healing
Sarah Manley, Aby Mitchell
Abstract
Pressure ulcers are debilitating and often painful problem, particularly in people who are elderly, immobile and/or obese. It is estimated that more than 100 000 new pressure ulcers develop each year. These wounds are caused by friction and shear and are particularly prevalent in older people, where malnutrition can be a factor in their development. Nutrition plays a key role in pressure ulcer care because wounds need both macronutrients and micronutrients to heal. It is essential that nurses understand the role of nutrition in pressure ulcer management.
Topics & Concepts
MalnutritionMedicineMicronutrientIntensive care medicineOlder peopleSurgeryGerontologyInternal medicinePathologyPressure Ulcer Prevention and ManagementWound Healing and TreatmentsDiabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management