EPA+DHA therapy reduces PMN activity in microenvironment of venous leg ulcers: A randomized controlled study

Other Titles

Chronic disease management

Abstract

Compelling findings from a randomized controlled study will be presented that support the use of an oral adjuvant therapy containing the bioactive components of fish oil for reducing the persistent inflammation that delays healing of chronic venous leg ulcers, significant healthcare problems worldwide.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Jodi McDaniel

Author Details

Jodi McDaniel, PhD, College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA

Sigma Membership

Epsilon

Lead Author Affiliation

The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Randomized Controlled Trial

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Chronic Inflammation, Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers, EPA & DHA Oral Therapy

Recommended Citation

McDaniel, Jodi, "EPA+DHA therapy reduces PMN activity in microenvironment of venous leg ulcers: A randomized controlled study" (2017). Convention. 394.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/presentations_2017/394

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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