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    Pilot randomised controlled trial of protective socks against usual care to reduce skin tears in high risk people “STOPCUTS”: study protocol

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    http://hdl.handle.net/11287/618019
    Author
    Powell, Roy
    Hayward, C. J.
    Snelgrove, C. L.
    Polverino, Kathleen
    Park, Linda
    Chauhan, Rohan
    Evans, P. H.
    Byford, Rachel
    Charman, Carolyn
    Foy, C. J. W.
    Kingsley, A.
    Date
    2015-04-01
    Journal
    Pilot and Feasibility Studies
    Type
    Journal Article
    Publisher
    BioMed Central
    DOI
    10.1186/s40814-015-0005-3
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    Archived with thanks to Pilot and Feasibility Studies
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    Abstract
    Skin tears are traumatic injuries occurring mostly on the extremities due to shearing and friction forces that separate the epidermis and the dermis from underlying tissues. They are common and occur mostly in older adults and those taking medications that compromise skin integrity. Pretibial skin tears can develop into leg ulcers, which require lengthy, expensive treatment to heal. Traumatic injuries are the second most common type of wounds after pressure ulcers in care homes and are the commonest reason for older adults to require the attention of a community nurse. Common causes of skin tear injuries are bumping into furniture and other obstacles, using mobility aids, transfer to/from wheelchairs, getting in and out of bed and falls. No effective preventative measures currently exist but knee-length, protective socks are now available that contain impact-resistant Kevlar fibres (of the type used in stab-proof vests) and cushioning layers underneath.
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    Pilot randomised controlled trial of protective socks against usual care to reduce skin tears in high risk people “STOPCUTS”: study protocol 2015, 1 (1) Pilot and Feasibility Studies
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    http://pilotfeasibilitystudies.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40814-015-0005-3
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