Nutrition

Nutrition Matters

Wounds Versus Kidneys

10/03/2022

Nancy Collins , PhD, RDN, LD, NWCC, FAND, FAPWCA;

Giovanna Rosario Arroyo , MA, RDN, CD, LDN;

The protein dilemma

10/03/2022

Wound Management & Prevention

Nutrition Matters

Guidance for Meeting Protein Needs for Wound Healing During a Period of High Inflation

09/01/2022

Nancy Collins , PhD, RDN, LD, NWCC, FAND, FAPWCA;

QUESTION: I am a nurse at an outpatient wound clinic. I remind patients that proper nutrition (eg, adequate calo- ries, extra protein) is important in wound healing. Lately, patients are telling me they are having difficulty making ends meet...

QUESTION: I am a nurse at an...

09/01/2022

Wound Management & Prevention

Nutrition Matters

Team Approach to Nutrition, Pressure Injuries, and Wounds in Long-term Care

08/01/2022

Nancy Collins , PhD, RDN, LD, NWCC, FAND, FAPWCA;

Doreen Rodo , MEd, RDN, LD;

Nancy Collins, PhD, and Doreen Rodo, MEd, discuss this important topic

Nancy Collins, PhD, and Doreen...

08/01/2022

Wound Management & Prevention

Nutrition Matters

How Dietary Protein and Collagen Dipeptides Improve Wound Healing

05/02/2022

Nancy Collins , PhD, RDN, LD, NWCC, FAND, FAPWCA;

It is imperative to address the increased protein needs of patients with wounds, especially older patients, to promote a full recovery.

It is imperative to address the...

05/02/2022

Wound Management & Prevention

Guest Editorial

New Guidance Focused on Diabetic Foot Ulcers Highlights Importance of Team Care and Nutrition

05/02/2022

David G. Armstrong , DPM, MD, PhD, MSc;

Medical guidance focused on the importance of nutrition in wound healing

Medical guidance focused on the...

05/02/2022

Wound Management & Prevention

Is Giving Vitamins A and C, Arginine and Zinc to All Stage IV Pressure Ulcer Patients Justified?

The management of patients with stage IV pressure ulcers entails the administration of vitamin A, vitamin C, zinc, and arginine without checking their levels. However, no evidence-based s...

Kunaal Bafna , MD, MBA;

Richard Simman , MD, FACS, FACCWS;

Tian Chen , PhD;

01/28/2021

Let's Be Frank

You’re on Nutrition Notice for Pressure Injuries

03/05/2020

Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC;

All of the latest technology is not going to help your patients if their malnourishment is not addressed. This author’s hospital found success with pressure injuries by focusing on the basics and fundamental of care.

All of the latest technology is...

03/05/2020

Today's Wound Clinic

Online Exclusive

What The Experts Say About Nutrition, Diabetes And Wounds

07/03/2019

Kristen Smith ;

Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC;

Nancy Munoz , DCN, MHA, RDN, FAND;

These expert panelists discuss good diets for patients with diabetes and wounds, how to educate patients on nutrition, and how to advise patients who are underweight or overweight. Q: What is a good diet for patients with diabetes and/or...

These expert panelists discuss...

07/03/2019

Today's Wound Clinic

Practical Research

Identifying Mealtime Intervention Priorities for Long-term Care: A Comparison of Resident, Family, Expert, and Health Care Professional Views

03/29/2019

Susan E. Slaughter , PhD, RN, GNC(C);

Carla Ickert , MA;

Heather Keller , PhD, RD, FDC, FCAHS , MSc;

Charice Chan , BSc, RD;

The purpose of this study was to determine resident and family member priorities for improvements to promote food and fluid intake in long-term care and to compare them with the previously published priorities of experts and health care...

The purpose of this study was to...

03/29/2019

Annals of Long-Term Care

Nutrition

Nutritional Factors for Wound Healing in the Older Adult Patient

02/08/2019

Nancy Munoz , DCN, MHA, RDN, FAND;

As skin ages, people will become more susceptible to chronic wounds. What do outpatient providers need to know to keep their patients healthy when collaborating with long-term care facilities?

As skin ages, people will become...

02/08/2019

Today's Wound Clinic