Ailsa Sharp A.Sharp@napier.ac.uk
Lecturer
This article discusses the reasons why wounds in people with diabetes take longer to heal and are more susceptible to complications. The physiology of the wound healing process, and how this is affected by diabetes, is outlined. The article also explains why wounds in patients with diabetes are more prone to infection and discusses preventive measures.
Sharp, A., & Clark, J. (2011). Diabetes and its impact on wound healing. Nursing Standard, 25(45), 41-47. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns2011.07.25.45.41.c8626
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Jul 13, 2011 |
Deposit Date | Nov 28, 2013 |
Publicly Available Date | Nov 28, 2013 |
Journal | Nursing Standard |
Print ISSN | 0029-6570 |
Electronic ISSN | 2047-9018 |
Publisher | RCN Publishing |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 25 |
Issue | 45 |
Pages | 41-47 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.7748/ns2011.07.25.45.41.c8626 |
Keywords | Diabetes mellitus; infection control; wound care; wound healing |
Public URL | http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6524 |
Contract Date | Nov 28, 2013 |
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