Wound Care and Pressure Injuries

Pathway Contributor: Adrienne Young

Credentials:
PHD, APD

Bio:
Dr Adrienne Young is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian who holds the position of Research Co-ordinator of Nutrition and Dietetics, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. Her areas of interest in practice and research lie in improving systems to better prevent and manage malnutrition in hospital patients, particularly older adults.

Contributions:

• Can nutrition intervention prevent the development of pressure injuries in at-risk individuals?  

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• Does oral supplementation of specific nutrients or mixed nutritional supplements improve wound healing in adults with chronic injuries caused by diabetes or non-diabetic vascular disease?  

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• What are the nutritional requirements (energy, protein, fluid) of individuals with existing pressure injuries?  

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• Does nutrition supplementation improve the healing of pressure injuries?  

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