Clinical articles
Skin Tears – Assessment and Treatment to Reduce the Risk of Wound Infections and Hard to Heal Wounds
Author: Rachel Taylor, National Clinical Nurse Educator, Access Group. The International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) defines a skin tear as a wound caused by shear, friction, and/or blunt force resulting in separation of skin layers A skin tear [...]
What’s Next? Your Guide to Home Care in New Zealand
Understanding the pathways to aged care at home with the right support for you and your family Realising you or someone you love might need extra help at home can feel daunting. Perhaps daily [...]
Skin Tears – A Reference Guide
We have created a useful quick reference guide about skin tears, common in older adults, click here to read or download.
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in wound care
Author: Rachel Taylor, National Clinical Nurse Educator, Access Group Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) presents a growing global health crisis, with significant implications for the management of chronic, hard-to-heal wounds. In October 2024, wound care experts from [...]
