Prevention of Skin Tears in the Dependent Older Person: Contribution of the Humanitude Care Methodology

• Main Authors: Rosa Cândida Melo (Author), Ana Celina Pereira (Author), Erica Melissa Fernandes (Author), Neide Vanessa Freitas (Author), Andreia Sofia Melo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Instituto Politécnico de Viseu, 2017-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Aging is characterized by a decline in physical and cognitive functioning, increasing the older person's vulnerability to dependence. The age factor and the associated physiological skin changes contribute to the occurrence of skin tears. This type of wounds is common in older peo...