Journal of General Practice Nursing (GPN) | December 2020

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Role of nutrition and hydration in wound healing

Role of nutrition and hydration in wound healing
Learning zone unit
Nutrition

Pages: 30 - 36

Article topics: Hydration, Wound healing

Nutrition and hydration are vital components of successful wound management. Malnutrition is associated with a delay or failure of the wound healing process and this article discusses the macro and micronutrient requirement of each stage of the wound healing process. Holistic wound assessment, including assessment of nutrition and hydration, plays a significant part in successful wound management, in partnership with controlling exudate with appropriate wound care products.

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