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  • Assessment
    Do supplemental arginine, glutamine, cysteine, glycine or n-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and thus improve wound healing?
    • Conclusion

      No studies were found that investigated whether supplemental arginine, glutamine, cysteine, glycine or n-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and thus improve wound healing.

      Click here to view the full Introduction to the Wound Care evidence analysis project.

    • Grade: V
      • Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
      • Grade II is Fair;
      • Grade III is Limited/Weak;
      • Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
      • Grade V is Not Assignable.
      • High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
      • Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
      • Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
      • Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
      • Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
    Does macronutrient composition of the diet (fat, sugar, protein) affect the inflammatory process and delay wound-healing in adults with a pressure ulcer?
    • Conclusion

      No studies were found that investigated whether macronutrient composition of the diet (fat, sugar, protein) affects the inflammatory process and delays wound-healing in adults with a pressure ulcer.

      Click here to view the full Introduction to the Wound Care evidence analysis project.

    • Grade: V
      • Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
      • Grade II is Fair;
      • Grade III is Limited/Weak;
      • Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
      • Grade V is Not Assignable.
      • High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
      • Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
      • Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
      • Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
      • Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
    Should screening for pro-inflammatory conditions be included as part of nutrition assessment for adults with pressure ulcers?
    • Conclusion

      No studies were found that investigated whether screening for pro-inflammatory conditions should be included as part of nutrition assessment for adults with pressure ulcers.

      Click here to view the full Introduction to the Wound Care evidence analysis project.

    • Grade: V
      • Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
      • Grade II is Fair;
      • Grade III is Limited/Weak;
      • Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
      • Grade V is Not Assignable.
      • High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
      • Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
      • Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
      • Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
      • Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
    What pharmacologic interventions may exacerbate inflammation and delay wound-healing in patients with pressure ulcers?
    • Conclusion

      No studies were found that investigated pharmacologic interventions that may exacerbate inflammation and delay wound-healing in patients with pressure ulcers.

      Click here to view the full Introduction to the Wound Care evidence analysis project.

    • Grade: V
      • Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
      • Grade II is Fair;
      • Grade III is Limited/Weak;
      • Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
      • Grade V is Not Assignable.
      • High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
      • Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
      • Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
      • Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
      • Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.