Bridging the gap: ICU nurses’ experiences in detecting pressure injuries across diverse skin tones
Urgent improvements in nursing curricula and clinical training are required to ensure equitable pressure injury detection for all skin tones. The study advocates for greater inclusivity in educational materials, continuous professional development, and the integration of advanced tools like infrared thermography and subepidermal moisture scanners.
Authors
- Rosemarie Derwin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7739-5106)
- Eleanor Hollywood (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5766-2334)
- Herminigildo Ii Lo
Institutions
- Trinity College Dublin (IE)
- St. James's Hospital (IE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Tissue Viability
- Published
- 2025-03-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtv.2025.100891
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 11.55
Funders
- Trinity College Dublin