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Additional Factors That Can Inhibit Healing

 Age
 Immunological Factors
 Medications
 Malignancy
 Stress

 Pain
 Infection
 Nutrition

Interventions that promote Wound Healing:

 Hand washing/ infection control
 Glucose control
 Identifying and addressing psychosocial issues
 Pain management
 Topical Wound products
 Incontinence Management
 Nutritional Support
 Pressure relief/Offloading
 DME mattress & chair support surfaces

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