title: Pressure ulcers. Nutrition strategies that make a difference.
abstract: One of the more influential factors associated with pressure ulcer prevention, development, and treatment is nutrition. Both the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS, formerly HCFA) and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) specifically identify nutritional status as a significant risk factor. Three nutrition-focused steps will help you protect patients from the debilitating effects of pressure ulcers.
authors.affiliation: Novartis Nutrition in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. teresa.schmidt@ch.novartis.com
authors.forename: Teresa
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Schmidt
mesh_terms: D001120:Arginine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002149:Energy Intake; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States; D014801:Vitamin A / Q000008:administration & dosage; D015032:Zinc / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D004044:Dietary Proteins; D014801:Vitamin A; D001120:Arginine; D015032:Zinc; D001205:Ascorbic Acid