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Development and psychometric property testing of a skin tear knowledge assessme...
Van Tiggelen, Hanne; Alves, Paulo; Ayello, Elizabeth; Bååth, Carina; Baranoski, Sharon; Campbell, Karen; Dunk, Ann Marie; Gloeckner, Mary; Hevia, HeidiAim: To develop and psychometrically evaluate a skin tear knowledge assessment instrument (OASES). Design: Prospective psychometric instrument validation study. Method: The skin tear knowledge assessment instrument was developed based on a literature review and expert input (N = 19). Face and content validity were assessed in a two-round Delphi procedure by 10 international experts affiliated with the Internati...
Competencies of specialised wound care nurses: a European Delphi study
Eskes, Anne M.; Maaskant, Jolanda M.; Holloway, Samantha; van Dijk, Nynke; Alves, Paulo; Legemate, Dink A.; Ubbink, Dirk T.; Vermeulen, HesterHealth care professionals responsible for patients with complex wounds need a particular level of expertise and education to ensure optimum wound care. However, uniform education for those working as wound care nurses is lacking. We aimed to reach consensus among experts from six European countries as to the competencies for specialised wound care nurses that meet international professional expectations and edu...