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 Bios
MARY BETH ARENSBERG, PHD, RDN, LDN, FAND
Abbott Nutrition Director of Health Policy, Abbott, Columbus, Ohio, 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
Abbott Nutrition
Columbus, OH, USA
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