Abstract

CHIQUERO-VALENZUELA, Sara; RODRIGUEZ-PALMA, Manuel; GARCIA-FERNANDEZ, Francisco Pedro  and  LOPEZ-FRANCO, María Dolores. Skin tears: their incorporation into the conceptual framework of dependency-related skin injuries. Gerokomos [online]. 2023, vol.34, n.1, pp.78-84.  Epub Sep 25, 2023. ISSN 1134-928X.

Skin tears are prevalent lesions in older adults, strongly related to the presence of dermatoporosis. These are little-known, underdiagnosed and poorly managed injuries that have been played down over the years. The GNEAUPP has recently considered including them in the conceptual framework of dependence-related skin lesions, given the fulfillment of that vulnerability and need for care of patients who may or are at risk of suffering from them. We present a clinical case of a complex chronic patient with dermatoporosis who suffered a skin tear. The mechanism of production, clinical characteristics and categorization of this lesion are detailed, as well as the measures based on current evidence adapted to the patient’s situation. This article pretend to highlight the importance of skin care and knowledge, prevention and management to these injuries by health professionals.

Keywords : Skin tear; dermatoporosis; aging; nursing care; skin care.

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