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Enhanced Skin Assessment Methodology to Detect Early Tissue Damage and Prevent Pressure Injuries.

Joyce PittmanJo Ann OttsMadhuri Mulekar
Published in: Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (2024)
This study demonstrates that SEM technology is beneficial to address racial disparities in skin assessment, enhance skin assessment accuracy beyond existing PI care, improve the accuracy of risk assessment, and promote appropriate location-specific PI prevention interventions.
Keyphrases
  • risk assessment
  • healthcare
  • wound healing
  • oxidative stress
  • heavy metals
  • affordable care act