Wound Healing
Information to promote would healing and skin integrity with good food and nutrition. The Royal Commission Final Report has raised wound management as a significant issue in aged care. Read our resources for evidence and information to support wound management.
Nutrition and Wound Healing
Nutrition plays an essential role in wound healing and care, and nutritional support needs to be considered a fundamental part of wound management. Poor nutrition before or during the healing process can delay healing and impair wound strength, making the wound more prone to breakdown. There is a significant body of evidence supporting the essential role of nutrition in wound healing.