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SynthesisFrontiers in public health2026

Risk factors for skin tears in the older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aixuan Guan, Yuxin Huang, Yating Guo, Huimin Huang, Jing Lv, Chaoqun Yang, Shi Wei, Bihong Chen

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8 authors.

Aixuan GuanLongyan First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Longyan, China.
Yuxin HuangZhongshan Hospital Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.
Yating GuoZhangzhou Municipal Hospital of Fujian Province, Zhangzhou, China.
Huimin HuangZhongshan Hospital Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.
Jing LvLongyan First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Longyan, China.
Chaoqun YangLongyan First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Longyan, China.
Shi WeiLongyan First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Longyan, China.
Bihong ChenLongyan First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Longyan, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: A skin tear is a traumatic wound caused by mechanical forces, including removal of adhesives and patient handling, the depth of which may vary (not extending through the subcutaneous layer). With the global trend of an aging population, it has become a problem that requires great attention in clinical care. Previous studies have investigated the risk factors for ST in older adults (e.g., age, history of ST, malnutrition, etc.). However, the results of the studies varied widely, and the correlation coefficients of the results of different studies were also very different. To identify risk factors for the occurrence of ST in the old adults. Methods: We searched the following Chinese and English databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, Medline, CINAHLA, Scopus, China Biomedical Database, Wanfang Database, and CNKI, VIP Database) to identify the risk factors for the occurrence of ST in the older adults related literature. The meta-analysis was conducted using Rev. Man 5.4. Results: A total of 10 articles ( Conclusion: Many risk factors are associated with ST in the older adults. Nursing staff should emphasize the assessment of ST and improve prevention and care for those at risk. Systematic review registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD42023479139.

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LacerationsSkinAgedAge FactorsFemaleHumansMaleRisk Factorselderlyfactorsmeta-analysisnursing careskin tears

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PMCPMC13478709

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