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- Course Aim
- Explore why older people are more at risk of skin tears and how to reduce this risk. Learn how to assess and dress a skin tear and how to provide follow-up care.
- Learning Outcomes
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- Define a skin tear
- Identify why older people are at risk of skin tears
- Outline strategies that can help minimise the risk of skin tears
- Recognise the key steps in the management of a skin tear