2015
DOI: 10.1590/s0080-623420150000400019
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Abstract: Objective: To identify and analyse skin tear prevalence and factors associated with its occurrence. Method: 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 tea… Show more

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“…However, these claims are yet to be substantiated with comprehensive evidence, and future research should focus on these knowledge gaps . Potential variables of interest include: history of skin tears, assistance with activities of daily living, impaired cognition, dry skin, bruised skin, medications and polypharmacy, inadequate nutritional intake, inability to feed oneself, poor appetite, dehydration, comorbidities, reason for admission, primary diagnosis, mobility, and Braden Score …”
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“…However, these claims are yet to be substantiated with comprehensive evidence, and future research should focus on these knowledge gaps . Potential variables of interest include: history of skin tears, assistance with activities of daily living, impaired cognition, dry skin, bruised skin, medications and polypharmacy, inadequate nutritional intake, inability to feed oneself, poor appetite, dehydration, comorbidities, reason for admission, primary diagnosis, mobility, and Braden Score …”
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confidence: 99%
“…Blunt trauma during transfers, bathing, or falls are acknowledged as primary contributors; however, in up to 50% of cases, the aetiology of skin tears is unknown . Multiple risk factors for the development of skin tears have been identified, including advanced age, history of skin tears, assistance with activities of daily living, impaired cognition, and dry or bruised skin . In addition, many older adults have comorbidities that can contribute to polypharmacy, an identified skin tear risk factor, as well the taking of medications such as steroidal and non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs, which can compromise skin integrity …”
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“…A systematic review identified that ST prevalence varied from 3.3% to 22% in hospitals and from 5.5% to 19.5% in the community. Besides, the main risk factors associated with ST were advanced age and dependency to perform basic daily activities . The ST incidence, also in a systematic review, varied between 2.23% and 92% in long‐term care facilities for the elderly and 2.1% in men and 4.6% in women in the community …”
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“…Besides, the main risk factors associated with ST were advanced age and dependency to perform basic daily activities. 15 The ST incidence, also in a systematic review, varied between 2.23% and 92% in long-term care facilities for the elderly and 2.1% in men and 4.6% in women in the community. 16 Two ST-validated classification systems have been reported in the literature: the Skin Tear Audit Research (STAR) 3 and the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP).…”
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