Standardizing the classification of skin tears: validity and reliability testing of the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel Classification System in 44 countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Skin tears are acute wounds that are frequently misdiagnosed and under-reported. A standardized and globally adopted skin tear classification system with supporting evidence for diagnostic validity and reliability is required to allow assessment and reporting in a consistent way.

Objectives

To measure the validity and reliability of the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) Classification System internationally.

Methods

A multicountry study was set up to validate the content of the ISTAP Classification System through expert consultation in a two-round Delphi procedure involving 17 experts from 11 countries. An online survey including 24 skin tear photographs was conducted in a convenience sample of 1601 healthcare professionals from 44 countries to

SUBMITTER: Van Tiggelen H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7384145 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature