The importance of skin care and assessment

Holloway, Samantha and Jones, Vanessa 2005. The importance of skin care and assessment. British Journal of Nursing 14 (22) , pp. 1172-1176. 10.12968/bjon.2005.14.22.20167

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Abstract

This article discusses the importance of skin care, including the more general aspects of skin care for the whole body. The information provided should be of benefit to both general and specialist nurses who have a specific responsibility for patients at risk of skin breakdown or damage. By outlining the structure and function of the skin, explaining how skin is damaged, examining the effects of incontinence and questioning current skin cleansing practices, the practitioner will be guided through the process of skin assessment and be introduced to skin care protocols.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Schools > Medicine
Publisher:	MA Healthcare
ISSN:	0966-0461
Last Modified:	20 Feb 2026 12:45
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/185072

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