Being skin aware - Ageing skin integrity & skin tear injury risk

Watch this webinar with Wendy White to take a closer look at the concept of skin frailty and one of the common acute wounds experienced by the older person – skin tears.

Structural & functional changes which contribute to skin vulnerability occur somewhat insidiously over the decades, increasingly notable and significant in advanced years . These changes along with the unique person, setting and practice variables can create a ‘’perfect storm’’ for skin integrity loss. This presentation with voice over will overview current international and national calls for action – to adopt and implement evidence-based risk reduction strategies and best practice management recommendations inclusive of lower limb skin tear complexity and complication risk.

The Skin Safety Model (Campbell et al 2016), identifies several common acute skin injuries (inclusive of skin tears) and potential outcomes for the older person. It challenges us to recognise shared (common) risks and be aware of exacerbating elements known to contribute to aging skin trauma.

Contributors: 

• Wendy White, Australia