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View article: Development and Validation of the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel Skin Tear Data Collection Tool
Development and Validation of the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel Skin Tear Data Collection Tool Open
OBJECTIVE: Numerous studies have examined the epidemiology of skin tears; however, inconsistent definitions, classification systems, and data collection methods have highlighted the need for a validated and standardized tool. The primary o…
View article: ALGORITMO DECISÓRIO PARA TRATAMENTO DE SKIN TEAR: TRADUÇÃO E ADAPTAÇÃO TRANSCULTURAL
ALGORITMO DECISÓRIO PARA TRATAMENTO DE SKIN TEAR: TRADUÇÃO E ADAPTAÇÃO TRANSCULTURAL Open
Introdução: O Skin Tear Decision Algorithm, desenvolvido pelo International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) em 2013, padroniza a prevenção e o tratamento de skin tears por meio de uma abordagem sistemática. Objetivo: Traduzir e adaptar tr…
View article: Insights from multidisciplinary rare disease visits: Findings from wrap-up documents and participant surveys in a national diagnostic study
Insights from multidisciplinary rare disease visits: Findings from wrap-up documents and participant surveys in a national diagnostic study Open
Background: This study is part of the Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN). The UDN is designed to improve diagnostic evaluation for patients who have defied diagnosis as well as to identify the underlying mechanism of disease. We explored r…
View article: Adults living with dementia and chronic wounds, wound types, care challenges, and impact across dementia stages: A scoping review protocol
Adults living with dementia and chronic wounds, wound types, care challenges, and impact across dementia stages: A scoping review protocol Open
A comprehensive search strategy will be employed across multiple electronic databases, including MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, EMBASE, and PubMed, as well as grey literature sources like ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global and OpenGrey. Th…
View article: The development of international wound debridement best practice recommendations: Consensus between nurses specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada and the society of tissue viability
The development of international wound debridement best practice recommendations: Consensus between nurses specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada and the society of tissue viability Open
View article: Apresentando a guia "Desbridamento: recomendações Canadenses de melhores práticas clínicas para Enfermeiras(os)"
Apresentando a guia "Desbridamento: recomendações Canadenses de melhores práticas clínicas para Enfermeiras(os)" Open
View article: Introducing the “Debridement: Canadian Best Practice Recommendations for Nurses”
Introducing the “Debridement: Canadian Best Practice Recommendations for Nurses” Open
View article: The role community‐based healthcare providers play in managing hard‐to‐heal wounds
The role community‐based healthcare providers play in managing hard‐to‐heal wounds Open
It is common for community‐based healthcare providers (CHPs)—many of whom have not received specialised training in wound care—to deliver initial and ongoing management for various wound types and diverse populations. Wounds in any setting…
View article: A protocol for a scoping review to identify methods used in clinical practice to assess wound odour
A protocol for a scoping review to identify methods used in clinical practice to assess wound odour Open
Objective: The objective of this scoping review is to map, from wound assessment tools and other literature, the current methods used to assess wound odour in order to answer the following question: Which methods of assessment, validated o…
View article: A Cost-Effectiveness Model to Determine Ostomy-Related Costs of Care and Health Outcomes Among People With an Ostomy in Canada Using a Ceramide-Infused Skin Barrier
A Cost-Effectiveness Model to Determine Ostomy-Related Costs of Care and Health Outcomes Among People With an Ostomy in Canada Using a Ceramide-Infused Skin Barrier Open
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine whether a difference exists in the financial impact of the use of a 2-piece ceramide-infused skin barrier (CIB) versus standard of care barrier (SOC) in Ontario and Alberta using a cost-effec…
View article: Electronic consultation use by advanced practice nurses in older adult care—A descriptive study of service utilization data
Electronic consultation use by advanced practice nurses in older adult care—A descriptive study of service utilization data Open
Aims and Objectives To describe characteristics of service utilization by advanced practice nurses (APNs) employing an electronic consultation (eConsult) service in their care for older adults. Background Canada's aging population is proje…
View article: Electronic Consultation by Advanced Practice Nurses to Improve Access to Specialist Care for Older Adults
Electronic Consultation by Advanced Practice Nurses to Improve Access to Specialist Care for Older Adults Open
Older adults face several challenges when accessing specialist care. Advanced practice nurses (APNs) can perform an important role in primary care for older adults, particularly when bolstered with digital tools. In the current study, we c…
View article: Skin damage prevention in the prone ventilated critically ill patient: A comprehensive review and gap analysis (PRONEtect study)
Skin damage prevention in the prone ventilated critically ill patient: A comprehensive review and gap analysis (PRONEtect study) Open
View article: A pragmatic randomised controlled clinical study to evaluate the use of silicone dressings for the treatment of skin tears
A pragmatic randomised controlled clinical study to evaluate the use of silicone dressings for the treatment of skin tears Open
One of the most common types of skin breakdown in ageing populations is skin tears. The International Skin Tear Advisory Panel advocates for special attention to be paid to dressing selection related to skin tear management. The panel reco…
View article: Wound Bed Preparation 2021
Wound Bed Preparation 2021 Open
Wound Bed Preparation is a paradigm to optimize chronic wound treatment. This holistic approach examines the treatment of the cause and patient-centered concerns to determine if a wound is healable, a maintenance wound, or nonhealable (pal…
View article: Development and psychometric property testing of a skin tear knowledge assessment instrument (OASES) in 37 countries
Development and psychometric property testing of a skin tear knowledge assessment instrument (OASES) in 37 countries Open
Aim To develop and psychometrically evaluate a skin tear knowledge assessment instrument (OASES). Design Prospective psychometric instrument validation study. Method The skin tear knowledge assessment instrument was developed based on a li…
View article: ISTAP classification for skin tears: Validation for Brazilian Portuguese
ISTAP classification for skin tears: Validation for Brazilian Portuguese Open
The objective of this study was to evaluate interobserver reliability and the concurrent criterion validity of the adapted version of the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) Skin Tear Classification System to Brazilian Portugues…
View article: Peristomal Medical Adhesive-Related Skin Injury
Peristomal Medical Adhesive-Related Skin Injury Open
Stomal and peristomal skin complications (PSCs) are prevalent in persons living with an ostomy; more than 80% of individuals with an ostomy will experience a stomal or peristomal complication within 2 years of ostomy surgery. Peristomal sk…
View article: The prevalence and associated factors of skin tears in Belgian nursing homes: A cross-sectional observational study
The prevalence and associated factors of skin tears in Belgian nursing homes: A cross-sectional observational study Open
View article: Adaptação cultural e validade de conteúdo do ISTAP Skin Tear Classification para o português no Brasil
Adaptação cultural e validade de conteúdo do ISTAP Skin Tear Classification para o português no Brasil Open
Objetivo: Adaptar culturalmente o ISTAP Skin Tear Classification para a língua portuguesa no Brasil e testar a validade de conteúdo da versão adaptada. Métodos: Três fases compuseram a adaptação cultural: tradução, avaliação por comitê de …
View article: Cultural adaptation and content validity of ISTAP Skin Tear Classification for Portuguese in Brazil
Cultural adaptation and content validity of ISTAP Skin Tear Classification for Portuguese in Brazil Open
Objective: To translate and culturally adapt the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) Skin Tear Classification into the Portuguese language in Brazil and test the content validity of the adapted version. Methods: The cultural ada…
View article: Characteristics of undiagnosed diseases network applicants: implications for referring providers
Characteristics of undiagnosed diseases network applicants: implications for referring providers Open
View article: Skin Tear Prevalence, Incidence and Associated Risk Factors in the Long-term Care Population
Skin Tear Prevalence, Incidence and Associated Risk Factors in the Long-term Care Population Open
Background:
\nSkin tears (STs) are among the most prevalent wounds found in long-term care (LTC) settings. Given our aging population, the burden related to STs will further increase. Skin tears are often misunderstood as expected outcome…