Included studies reported improved knowledge levels and reduced skin tear incidence or prevalence.¶

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Evidence · 1 study · review r2 · q2
Currency · newest study 2025 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person

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q2 i? Key outcomes included improved knowledge levels and reduced skin tear incidence. → Campos Heidi Hevia 2025

Evidence¶

Campos Heidi Hevia 2025¶

Campos Heidi Hevia, da Silva Cinthia Viana Bandeira, Takahashi Juliana, de Almeida Cardoso Marilia Mastrocolla, Mazzachiodi Lily Ríos, Woo Kevin, de Gouveia Santos Vera Lucia Conceição. (2025). Educational Interventions to Improve Knowledge Among Nurses in the Prevention of Skin Tears in Hospitalised Adults and Older Adults: A Scoping Review. International Wound Journal. https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.70240

q2 · i? · review · r2

The scoping review reports that the four included studies, primarily prospective quasi-experimental studies, showed key outcomes including improved knowledge levels and reduced skin tear incidence. The review notes that all of them show a positive impact on the acquisition of knowledge and on the reduction of ST incidence or prevalence.

"Key outcomes included improved knowledge levels and reduced skin tear incidence."

Discussion¶

Related Claims¶

• Nurse-led educational interventions may enhance nursing knowledge and decrease skin tear incidence. — possibly the same claim (merge candidate)
• The reviewed articles did not report studies that assessed nurses' knowledge using a specific and/or standardised tool designed to evaluate that. — related
• The included studies do not reflect which intervention is better or which favours the acquisition and retention of knowledge more effectively. — related
• More longitudinal studies are needed to see if the effects are maintained over time. — related
• The support of champions is evidenced as favourable in the application of the educational intervention. — related
• The leadership and commitment of administrators and heads of units were fundamental for attendance at the educational programme. — related
• Two educational modalities were identified: face-to-face classes using PowerPoint presentations and online training accessible 24/7 via institutional websites. — related