“…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 …”