[Skin tear prevalence and associated factors: a systematic review].
OBJECTIVE
To identify and analyse skin tear prevalence and factors associated with its occurrence.


METHODS
Systematic review of literature of studies published until June 2014 including studies published in full in English, Spanish or Portuguese. The studies were analysed according to the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology and the Guidelines for Critically Appraising Studies of Prevalence or Incidence of a Health Problem.


RESULTS
The analysis of eight studies showed skin tear prevalence of 3.3% to 22% in the hospital setting and 5.5% to 19.5% in homecare. Advanced age, dependence on basic activities of daily life, frail elderly, level of mobility, agitated behavior, non-responsiveness, greater risk for concurrent development of pressure ulcers, cognitive impairment, spasticity and photoaging were cited as risk factors.


CONCLUSIONS
Skin tear prevalence ranged from 3.3% to 22% and is mainly associated with advanced age and dependence on basic activities of daily life.
Escola de Enfermagem, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, BR.
Kelly Cristina
KC
Strazzieri-Pulido
Escola de Enfermagem, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, BR.
Giovana Ribau Picolo
GR
Peres
Escola de Enfermagem, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, BR.
Ticiane Carolina Gonçalves Faustino
TC
Campanili
Departamento de Enfermagem Médico-Cirúrgica, Escola de Enfermagem, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, BR.
Vera Lúcia Conceição de Gouveia
VL
Santos
D006801:Humans; D015995:Prevalence; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology