Journal of Community Nursing (JCN) | October 2003

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Implementing change – the mini nutritional assessment tool to enhance leg ulcer healing

Wound Management

Article topics: Assessment, Healing rates, Key words:, Leg ulcer management, Wound Care

Susan Gerry and Lynfa Edwards describe the use of a mini nutritional assessment tool in the management of leg ulcers.
Susan Gerry RGN, NP, DN Cert, CertEd (Adult), ENB 870: Dip in Professional Studies, Dip in Palliative Care is a District Nursing Sister with Bristol North Primary Care Trust.
Lynfa Edwards MSc, RGN, NDN, CertEd is a Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist, Ealing Primary Care Trust. Article accepted for publication: April 2003

MNA form (pp.30) reproduced with kind permission of Nestlé Nutrition Services


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