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Nutrition for Healing Acute and Chronic Wounds: Current Practice, Recent Research Findings, and Insights for Improving Care

Publication Date: 19 September 2024

Author(s): Mary Beth Arensberg, PhD, RDN, LDN, FAND
                   Bethan E Phillips, PhD, SFHEA
                   Kirk W Kerr, PhD

Abstract:

This Perspective review provides a framework for considering the links between nutrition, wounds, and healing. It includes a review of factors related to high incidence and prevalence of wounds in older adults. Nutrition interventions enhancing wound healing are also described as well as insights into strategies and tools for including nutrition as part of overall quality wound care, particularly for older adults.

Author Bio(s):

Mary Beth Arensberg, PhD, RDN, LDN, FAND

Abbott Nutrition Director of Health Policy
Abbott
Columbus, OH, USA

Bethan E Phillips, PhD, SFHEA

Professor of Translational Physiology, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences; Centre of Metabolism, Ageing and Physiology (COMAP), MRC-Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research (CMAR), NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Derby, UK

Kirk W. Kerr, PhD

Senior Manager, HEOR
Abbott Nutrition
Columbus, OH, USA

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