Tune in to our NZ Wounds Awareness Week special, with Wendy and Mandy as they discuss the latest research and best practice documents relating to skin tear prevention and management.
Contributors:
- Wendy White, Australia
- Mandy Pagan, New Zealand
Introduction
Tune in to our NZ Wounds Awareness Week special, with Wendy and Mandy as they discuss the latest research and best practice documents relating to skin tear prevention and management.
Contributors:
- Wendy White, Australia
- Mandy Pagan, New Zealand
Pre-Requisites
None
Learning Objectives
- Define what a skin tear is and describe its common characteristics and impacts on patients
- Understand the importance of a skincare regime tailored to the need of an elderly individual to prevent skin tears
- Evaluate the impact of a skincare regime in reducing the incidence of skin tears in elderly populations
Contributors:
- Wendy White, Australia
- Mandy Pagan, New Zealand
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