Preventing, assessing and treating skin tears

This article describes the characteristics of skin tears, details the risk factors for skin tears and explains the importance of using a holistic, evidence-based and person-centred approach to skin tear prevention, assessment and treatment. The article outlines the crucial role of nurses as part of the multidisciplinary team in the management of skin tears.PMID:37661724 | DOI:10.7748/ns.2023.e12127

Source: Nursing Standard - September 4, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Samantha Holloway Jenny Prentice Ray Samuriwo Source Type: research