Skin tears are a prevalent and challenging form of acute wound among older adults, arising primarily from the intrinsic fragility of ageing skin. As the epidermis and dermis undergo physiological ...

Skin tears can become chronic wounds if they are not treated appropriately, and are a growing problem as the number of older people increases. The ageing population means nurses in all care settings ...

Q: What does a nursing home administrator need to know about skin tears? A: Skin tears are a traumatic wound by definition and can be caused by mechanical forces like friction or shear including ...