Protein-Based Nutrition for Chronic Wounds: A Clinician’s Guide to Patient Selection, Dosing, Monitoring, and Outcomes

Key Points

• The aim is to provide a framework for clinicians on managing chronic wounds through nutrition and monitoring.
• Review of current evidence on nutrition and chronic wound management
• Discussion of patient selection and dosing strategies
• Emphasis on regular monitoring and treatment adjustments
• Structured guidelines for clinicians on protein-based nutrition in chronic wounds
• Recommendation for periodic reassessment every 2-4 weeks
• Highlighting the importance of biomarker-informed strategies for personalized treatment

Abstract