Kimberly LeBlanc1, Sharon Baranoski, Dawn Christensen, Diane Langemo, Karen Edwards, Samantha Holloway, Mary Gloeckner, Ann Williams, Karen Campbell, Tarik Alam, Kevin Y Woo. 1. Kimberly LeBlanc, MN, RN, CETN(C), PhD (Student) • Consultant • KDS Professional Consulting • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Sharon Baranoski, MSN, RN, CWCN, APN-CCNS, FAAN • President • Wound Care Dynamics, Inc • Shorewood, Illinois Dawn Christensen, MHScN, RN, CETN(C) • Consultant • KDS Professional Consulting • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Diane Langemo, PhD, RN, FAAN • President • Langemo & Associates • Adjunct Faculty • University of North Dakota College of Nursing • Grand Forks, North Dakota Karen Edwards, MSS, BSN, RN, CWOCN • Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse • University of Alabama at Birmingham • Birmingham, Alabama Samantha Holloway, MSc, RN • Senior Lecturer • Wound Healing Institute for Translation, Innovation, Methodology and Engagement (TIME) • Cardiff University School of Medicine • Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom Mary Gloeckner, MS, RN, COCN, CWCN • Ostomy Wound Clinical Nurse Specialist • Wound Outreach Department • UnityPoint Health-Trinity Medical Center • Rock Island, Iowa Ann Williams, BSN, RN, BC, CWOCN • Wound and Ostomy Care Coordinator • Reston Hospital Center • Reston, Virginia Karen Campbell, PhD, RN, MClSc(WH) • Field Leader • Western University • London, Ontario, Canada Tarik Alam, BScN, RN, ET, MClSc(WH) • Adjunct Clinical Professor • Faculty of Health Sciences • School of Physical Therapy University of Western Ontario • London, Ontario, Canada Kevin Y. Woo, PhD, RN, ACNP, GNC(C), FAPWCA • Assistant Professor • School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University • Kingston, Ontario, Canada • Adjunct Research Professor • MClSc Program, School of Physical Therapy, and Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University • London, Ontario • Wound Care Consultant • West Park Healthcare Centre • Toronto, Ontario • Clinical Web Editor • Advances in Skin & Wound Care.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To provide information about product selection for the management 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. Explain skin tear (ST) risk factors and assessment guidelines.2. Identify best practice treatments for STs, including the appropriate dressings for each ST type. ABSTRACT: To aid healthcare professionals in product selection specific for skin tears, the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel conducted a systematic literature review and 3-phase Delphi consensus with a panel of international reviewers to provide the best available evidence for product selection related to the treatment of skin tears.
PURPOSE: To provide information about product selection for the management 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. Explain skin tear (ST) risk factors and assessment guidelines.2. Identify best practice treatments for STs, including the appropriate dressings for each ST type. ABSTRACT: To aid healthcare professionals in product selection specific for skin tears, the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel conducted a systematic literature review and 3-phase Delphi consensus with a panel of international reviewers to provide the best available evidence for product selection related to the treatment of skin tears.
Authors: Irene Degli Agosti; Elena Ginelli; Bruno Mazzacane; Gabriella Peroni; Sandra Bianco; Fabio Guerriero; Giovanni Ricevuti; Simone Perna; Mariangela Rondanelli Journal: Case Rep Med Date: 2016-08-22