Pilot parallel randomised controlled trial of protective socks against usual care to reduce skin tears in high risk people: 'STOPCUTS'.

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Authors
Powell, Roy
Hayward, C. J.
Snelgrove, C. L.
Polverino, Kathleen
Park, Linda
Chauhan, Rohan
Evans, P. H.
Byford, R.
Charman, Carolyn
Foy, C. J. W.
Journal
Pilot and feasibility studies
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Journal Article
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BioMed Central
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Skin tears are common in older adults and those taking steroids and warfarin. They are traumatic, often blunt injuries caused by oblique knocks to the extremities. The epidermis may separate from the dermis or both layers from underlying tissues leaving a skin flap or total loss of tissue, which is painful and prone to infection. 'Dermatuff™' knee-length socks containing Kevlar fibres (used in stab-proof vests and motorcyclists' clothing) aim to prevent skin tears. The acceptability of the socks and the feasibility of a randomised controlled trial (RCT) had not been explored.
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Pilot parallel randomised controlled trial of protective socks against usual care to reduce skin tears in high risk people: 'STOPCUTS'. 2017, 3:43 Pilot Feasibility Stud
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