Enteral nutritional support in prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Category Structured summary of systematic reviews
JournalDatabase of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects (DARE)
Year 2007
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CRD SUMMARY:

This well-conducted review examined whether enteral nutritional support was beneficial in preventing and treating pressure ulcers. The authors concluded that enteral nutritional support, particularly with high-protein oral nutritional supplements, can reduce the development of pressure ulcers in high-risk patients. However, the studies were generally of poor quality and further research is required. The authors' cautious conclusions are likely to be reliable.
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First added on: Jun 07, 2012