Standardising the classification of skin tears: validity and reliability testing of the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) Classification System in 44 countries.

CONCLUSIONS: The ISTAP Classification System is supported by evidence for validity and reliability. The ISTAP Classification System should be used for a systematic assessment and reporting of skin tears in clinical practice and research globally.
PMID: 31605618 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - October 11, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Van Tiggelen H, LeBlanc K, Campbell K, Woo K, Baranoski S, Chang YY, Dunk AM, Gloeckner M, Hevia H, Holloway S, Idensohn P, Karadağ A, Koren E, Kottner J, Langemo D, Ousey K, Pokorná A, Romanelli M, Santos VLCG, Smet S, Tariq G, Van den Bussche K, Van H Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: research