The Relationship Between Malnutrition and Pressure Injury in Vulnerable Populations – Short Course

The Relationship Between Malnutrition and Pressure Injury in Vulnerable Populations – Short Course is organized by Becky Dorner & Associates, Inc..

Course Expires: October 1, 2025

Course Description:
This continuing professional education (CPE) self-study short course includes required reading of an article that outlines the relationship between malnutrition and pressure injury development and recommends that clinicians use the 2019 Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline as a template for quality nutrition care of patients at risk for or with pressure injuries.

Course Objectives:
After completing this continuing professional education course, the learner should be able to:

• Interpret and integrate evidence-based research and literature in decision-making for patients with pressure injuries.
• Demonstrate knowledge of nutrient requirements throughout the lifespan, and their role in prevention and treatment of pressure injuries.
• Integrate new knowledge of pressure injuries into practice.
• Select interventions intended to resolve or improve nutrition diagnosis.