Kimberly LeBlanc1, Sharon Baranoski, Dawn Christensen, Diane Langemo, Mary Ann Sammon, Karen Edwards, Samantha Holloway, Mary Gloeckner, Ann Williams, R Gary Sibbald, Mary Regan. 1. Kimberly LeBlanc, MN, RN, CETN(C), IIWCC • Consultant • KDS Professional Consulting • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Sharon Baranoski, MSN, RN, CWCN, APN-CCNS, MAPWCA, FAAN • President • Wound Care Dynamics Inc • Shorewood, Illinois Dawn Christensen, MHScN, RN, CETN(C), IIWCC • Consultant • KDS Professional Consulting • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Diane Langemo, PhD, RN, FAAN • President and Consultant • Langemo & Associates • University of North Dakota • Grand Forks Mary Ann Sammon, BSN, CWCN • Enterprise Wound Care Manager • Cleveland Clinic • Ohio Karen Edwards, MSS, BSN, RN, CWOCN • Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse • University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital Samantha Holloway, MSc, RN • Senior Lecturer/Course Director • Wound Healing and Tissue Repair, Wound Healing Research Unit, Institute for Translation, Innovation, Methodology and Engagement, School of Medicine • Cardiff University • United Kingdom Mary Gloeckner, MS, RN, COCN, CWCN • Wound/Ostomy Clinical Nurse Specialist • Rock Island, Illinois Ann Williams, BSN, RN, BC, CWOCN • Wound/Ostomy Care Coordinator • Reston Hospital Center • Virginia R. Gary Sibbald, BSc, MD, FRCP(Med)(Derm), MEd, MAPWCA • Professor of Public Health and Medicine • Director • International Interprofessional Wound Care Course and Master of Science in Community Health • Dalla Lana School of Public Health • University of Toronto • Ontario, Canada Mary Regan, PhD, RN, CNS, CWCN, NP • Director of Clinical Affairs • Hollister Incorporated • Libertyville, Illinois.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To enhance the learner's competence with knowledge regarding utilization of a tool kit to aid in the prevention, assessment, and treatment of skin tears. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care. OBJECTIVES: After participating in this educational activity, the participant should be better able to:1. Demonstrate knowledge of skin tear prevention and classification as presented in the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel's tool kit.2. Apply information from the skin tear tool kit to patient care scenarios. ABSTRACT: The International Skin Tear Advisory Panel has created a tool kit for the prevention, identification, and treatment of skin tears. The tool kit is based on extensive literature reviews, international input from healthcare professionals, and on expert opinion. It has undergone a modified Delphi process.
PURPOSE: To enhance the learner's competence with knowledge regarding utilization of a tool kit to aid in the prevention, assessment, and treatment of skin tears. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care. OBJECTIVES: After participating in this educational activity, the participant should be better able to:1. Demonstrate knowledge of skin tear prevention and classification as presented in the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel's tool kit.2. Apply information from the skin tear tool kit to patient care scenarios. ABSTRACT: The International Skin Tear Advisory Panel has created a tool kit for the prevention, identification, and treatment of skin tears. The tool kit is based on extensive literature reviews, international input from healthcare professionals, and on expert opinion. It has undergone a modified Delphi process.
Authors: Susan Bermark; Britt Wahlers; Anne Liv Gerber; Peter Alshede Philipsen; Jette Skiveren Journal: Int Wound J Date: 2018-02-21 Impact factor: 3.315
Authors: Tony Rosen; Christopher Reisig; Veronica M LoFaso; Elizabeth M Bloemen; Sunday Clark; Thomas J McCarthy; Estomih P Mtui; Neal E Flomenbaum; Mark S Lachs Journal: Inj Prev Date: 2016-12-02 Impact factor: 2.399
Authors: H Van Tiggelen; K LeBlanc; K Campbell; K Woo; S Baranoski; Y Y Chang; A M Dunk; M Gloeckner; H Hevia; S Holloway; P Idensohn; A Karadağ; E Koren; J Kottner; D Langemo; K Ousey; A Pokorná; M Romanelli; V L C G Santos; S Smet; G Tariq; K Van den Bussche; A Van Hecke; S Verhaeghe; H Vuagnat; A Williams; D Beeckman Journal: Br J Dermatol Date: 2019-11-28 Impact factor: 9.302