Skin tears rapidly decrease quality of life and may occur more frequently than previously thought, especially among patients with aged and delicate skin. This session traces the evolution of skin tear research and examines some of the advances being made. Faculty will present some guidelines on treatment and prevention.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to discuss the evlolution of skin tear research over the past 10 years
Upon completion, participants will be able to discuss the importance of using validated terminology for defining and classifying skin tears
Upon completion, participants will be able to describe the burden of skin tears across the continuum of care
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