International Skin Tear Advisory Panel

LeBlanc, Kimberly; Baranoski, Sharon; Christensen, Dawn; Langemo, Diane; Sammon, Mary Ann; Edwards, Kathryn A.; Holloway, Samantha; Gloeckner, Mary; Williams, Andrew K.; Sibbald, R. Gary; Regan, Mary C.

doi:10.1097/01.asw.0000434056.04071.68

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“…Caregiver-dependence was a significant predictor of the risk of skin tears, which concurs with previous studies reporting that those who required assistance with ADL were more prone to suffering skin tears (LeBlanc et al, 2013). This has been postulated to be a result of being manoeuvred during care, which can increase risks of shearing, friction, or blunt trauma from knocking into objects (Leblanc et al, 2013 (Holmes, Davidson, Thompson, & Kelechi, 2013;Leblanc & Baranoski, 2009;Lloyd-Jones, 2011).…”

Section: Predictors Of the Risk Of Skin Tearssupporting

confidence: 86%

“…The14-item International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) Skin Tear Risk Assessment Pathway was used in this study as a measure of risks of skin tears (Leblanc et al, 2013). It was analysed against sociodemographic and clinical characteristics in a biodata form to study the relationships between them and to identify predictors of the risk of skin tears.…”

Section: Establishment Of the Skin Tear Risk Assessment Instrumentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Studies have found that those who were more dependent on others for daily care were associated with a greater likelihood of developing of skin tears (LeBlanc et al, 2013). Individuals with the inability to position oneself independently, stiffness and spasticity were associated with raised likelihoods of developing skin tears (LeBlanc et al, 2013;Lewin et al, 2015). This is due to the increased risk of shearing, friction and bumping into objects when being manoeuvred (Koyano, Nakagami, Iizaka, Sugama, & Sanada, 2016).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This is due to the increased risk of shearing, friction and bumping into objects when being manoeuvred (Koyano, Nakagami, Iizaka, Sugama, & Sanada, 2016). Dementia or an altered cognition is associated with an increased number of skin tears (LeBlanc et al, 2013;Lewin et al, 2015). The use of corticosteroid is a risk factor for skin tears (Koyano et al, 2016) due to its tendency to inhibit collagen synthesis and epidermal regeneration, compromising the strength and elasticity of the skin (Sanada, Nakagami, Koyano, Iizaka, & Sugama, 2015).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Malnutrition can alter epidermal permeability, thus affecting the barrier function of the skin and decreasing the skin's ability to prevent excessive water loss (Man et al, 2009). Inadequate nutrition and hydration can affect tissue viability, causing the skin to be more susceptible to tearing (Leblanc et al, 2013). Diabetic complications have been identified as a risk factor for skin tears (Lewin et al, 2015).…”

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Risk of skin tears and its predictors among hospitalized older adults in Singapore

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Wang

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et al. 2019

Int J of Nursing Practice

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Aim:To identify the characteristics that may be predictive of development of risk of skin tears among hospitalized older adults in Singapore.Background: Skin tears are wounds that are partial or full-thickness separation of skin layers, which are common in older adults. Skin tears can result from shearing, friction, and/or blunt force. Skin tears have correlated with prolonged hospitalization, raised health-care costs and poorer quality of life. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive correlational study recruited a convenience sample of 140 patients aged 65 years or above from a Singapore acute hospital. A modified International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) Skin Tear Risk AssessmentPathway was used for data collection; this is a validated instrument to assess patients for risks of skin tears in clinical settings. Results:The results of the multiple linear regression analysis indicated that increasing age, being underweight, caregiver-dependence and dementia predicted higher levels of risk of skin tears among hospitalized older adults in Singapore. These factors accounted for 33.6% of the variance. Conclusion:This study can aid health-care professionals assess patients' risk of skin tears and implement appropriate interventions to minimize risks of skin tears. K E Y W O R D Sinjuries, nursing, quality of life, risk assessment, skin tear SUMMARY STATEMENTWhat is already known about this topic?• Skin tears run risk of becoming complicated chronic wounds and can progress into ulcerations or cellulitis.• Skin tears have been correlated to prolonged hospitalization and raised costs of health care in addition to unfavourable effects on an individual's quality of life.• Skin tears may thus become a more pressing and prevalent issue as the population ages, and appropriate attention will be required in

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