{{ (moduleVm.actions && moduleVm.changeStatus) ? moduleVm.status : '' }} The Art of Dressing Selection: A Consensus Statement on Skin Tears and Best Practice ((Non-Physician Credit))
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Description
The certificate for this activity is for NON-PHYSICIANS.There is limited research on the prevalence of skin tears and their causes. In an effort to help providers choose the most appropriate product to treat skin tears, the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel conducted a systematic literature review and 3-phase Delphi consensus for product selection. This article delineates the findings of the group and provides evidence-based guideline for avoiding and treating skin tears. Method of Participation in the Learning Process/Evaluation Method Successful completion of this activity includes reading the entire article and successfully completing the post-quiz and an evaluation form. Getting the Most out of the Activity As you prepare to participate in this activity, please reflect on your practice and your patients and identify clinical challenges you hope to have addressed. While participating in the training, identify ways you can use newly acquired knowledge, strategies, and skills to enhance patient outcomes and your own professional development.Purpose of Activity
To provide information about product selection for the management of skin tears.Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:
- Explain skin tear (ST) risk factors and assessment guidelines.
- Identify best practice treatments for STs, including the appropriate dressings for each ST type.
Disclosures
Ms LeBlanc, Ms Baranoski, Ms Christensen, Dr Langemo, Ms Edwards, Ms Gloeckner, Ms Williams, Dr Campbell, and Dr Woo have disclosed that they have received unrestricted educational grants, educational grants, funding, and/or support from Hollister Wound Care. Ms LeBlanc has disclosed that she is a consultant to Hollister Wound Care and 3M Wound Care; and is a member of the speakers' bureau for Hollister Wound Care, Mölnlycke, 3M, ConvaTec. Ms Baranoski has disclosed that she is a member of the speakers' bureau for Hollister Wound Care. Ms Holloway has disclosed that she is/was a consultant to Hollister Wound Care. Ms Edwards has disclosed that she and is a member of the speakers' bureau for Hollister Wound Care. Dr Campbell has disclosed that she is compensated by 3M Canada and Hollister Wound Care for participation in review activities committees; is a member of the board of 3M Canada; and is a member of the speakers' bureau for 3M Canada and Mölnlycke. Dr Woo has disclosed that he is a member of the speakers' bureau for Hollister Wound Care, 3M, Medline, Mölnlycke, and Medtronic. Mr Alam has disclosed that he is employed as the Manager of Clinical Affairs for a medical device company, Hollister Limited, which has provided the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel with educational grants. The authors have disclosed that their spouses/partners (if any) have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
See Additional and Complete Author Disclosures in the Article.All staff and planners, including spouses/partners (if any), in any position to control the content of this CME activity have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity. Lippincott CME Institute has identified and resolved all conflicts of interest concerning this educational activity.Credits:
- ACCME 1.0 CME