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Nutrition: a critical component of wound healing
Mary Ellen Posthauer1, Becky Dorner, Nancy Collins
1MEP Healthcare Dietary Services, Inc, Evansville, Indiana, USA.
Purpose:
To enhance the clinician's competence in using nutrition as an integral part of wound healing.
Target Audience:
This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care.
Objectives:
After participating in this educational activity, the participant should be better able to: 1. Analyze the effects of specific nutritional deficiencies and patient parameters on wound healing capabilities. 2. Accurately interpret laboratory values related to nutritional status. 3. Apply evidence-based nutrition guidelines for improved wound healing.
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