Nutrition and Pressure Ulcers: An Opportunity to Accelerate the Healing Process Volume 2 - Issue 3

Joanne Chan*

• Accredited Registered Dietitian Sports Specialist Dietitian, Hong Kong

Received: September 04, 2019   Published: September 17, 2019

Corresponding author: Joanne Chan, Accredited Registered Dietitian Sports Specialist Dietitian, Hong Kong

DOI: 10.32474/ADO.2019.02.000138

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Abstract

Pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores, are a prevalent and debilitating condition affecting up to 23% of patients in nursing homes or acute hospital settings [1-3]. Inadequate healing of pressure ulcers increases a patient’s susceptibility to life-threatening infections and prolonged hospital stays, leading to increased healthcare expenditure. Therefore, interventions to prevent ulcers or accelerate ulcer healing are essential to improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden of pressure ulcers on healthcare systems.

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