Reduced prevalence and severity of wounds following implementation of the Champions for Skin Integrity model to facilitate uptake of evidence-based practice in aged care.

Helen E EdwardsAnne M ChangMichelle GibbKathleen J FinlaysonChristina ParkerMaria O'ReillyJan McDowellPatricia Shuter

Published in: Journal of clinical nursing (2017)

This study suggests the Champions for Skin Integrity model has the potential to improve uptake of evidence-based wound management and improve skin integrity for older adults.

Keyphrases

wound healing
soft tissue
healthcare
quality improvement
primary care
palliative care
physical activity
risk factors
risk assessment