Study: Collagen Fortified Protein on Wounds

Pressure Ulcer Healing with a Concentrated, Fortified, Collagen Protein Hydrolysate Supplement: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Advances in Skin & Wound Care: The Journal for Prevention and Healing
March 2006
Volume 19
Number 2
Pages 92 - 96

S. Kwon Lee MD, FACS
Mary Ellen Posthauer RD, CD, LD
Becky Dorner RD, LD
Vicki Redovian MA, RD, LD
Mary Jane Maloney MSN, CNP, CWS

OBJECTIVE: To compare Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing (PUSH) scores at 8 weeks in long-term-care residents with pressure ulcers who were given standard care plus a concentrated, fortified, collagen protein hydrolysate supplement vs. residents who were given standard care plus placebo.