title: Preventing, assessing and managing skin tears.
abstract: The ageing population means nurses in all care settings are increasingly likely to care for patients with skin tears. This article reviews the evidence on preventing, assessing and managing these.
authors.affiliation: College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Science, University of Glasgow.
authors.forename: Janice
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bianchi
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D022125:Lacerations / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries*; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods*