Protein levels and the aetiology of pressure sores.
This review considers studies which have investigated the role of nutrition and, in particular, of proteins in the development and healing of pressure sores.
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Faculty of Community Health Sciences, University of Wales Institute Cardiff.
D006801:Humans; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D009752:Nutritional Status; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000209:etiology*; D011502:Protein-Energy Malnutrition / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014945:Wound Healing