title: Nutrition: a critical component of wound healing.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To enhance the clinician's competence in using nutrition as an integral part of wound healing.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  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.
authors.affiliation: MEP Healthcare Dietary Services, Inc, Evansville, Indiana, USA.
authors.forename: Mary Ellen
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Posthauer
authors.forename: Becky
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Dorner
authors.forename: Nancy
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Collins
mesh_terms: D000886:Anthropometry; D002908:Chronic Disease; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000451:nursing / Q000473:pathology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D009749:Nutrition Surveys; D009752:Nutritional Status; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000451:nursing* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D014945:Wound Healing; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000451:nursing* / Q000473:pathology / Q000534:rehabilitation