Is Twice-Daily Skin Moisturizing More Effective Than Routine Care in the Prevention of Skin Tears in the Elderly

Kimberly LeBlanc1, Kathryn Kozell, Lina Martins

  • 1Kimberly LeBlanc, MN, RN, CETN(C), School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada; KDS Professional Consulting, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; and School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.Kathryn Kozell, MScN, BScN, BA, RN, CETN(C), has retired.Lina Martins, MScN, BScN, RN, CETN(C), London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada; and School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.Louise Forest-Lalande, MEd, RN, ET, has retired.Marilyn Langlois, BScN, RN, ET, University Hospital of Northern British Columbia, Enterostomal Therapy Department, Prince George, BC, Canada; and Academic Advisor, Canadian Association for Enterostomal Therapy K2P RN Wound Program.Mary Hill, MN, BScN, RN, CETN(C), Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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