title: Wound care for patients with darkly pigmented skin.
abstract: This article examines the main skin or wound assessment parameters used for patients with darkly pigmented skin. Differences in skin pigmentation are discussed along with the challenges health professionals encounter in clinical practice and why linking theory to practice is vital.
authors.affiliation: Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, City Hospital, Birmingham. Elaine.bethell@swbh.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Elaine
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bethell
mesh_terms: D002921:Cicatrix / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods; D012880:Skin Pigmentation; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing*