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Embedding skin tone diversity into undergraduate nurse education: Through the lens of pressure injury.

Neesha Oozageer GunowaJoanne Mary BrookeMarie HutchinsonDebra Jackson
Published in: Journal of clinical nursing (2020)
Critical examination of current teaching practice is crucial to address disparity and ensure care for people with darker skin tones is optimised. Nurse educators have a responsibility to educate for the care needs of all, as the quality of nurse education has a direct impact on care delivery and health disparity. This paper highlights the importance of addressing skin tone diversity and offers the opportunity for reflective practice, not just in formal education, but in clinical settings by preceptors and senior staff.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • quality improvement
  • primary care
  • palliative care
  • soft tissue
  • health information
  • affordable care act
  • risk assessment