Prevalence and associations of xerosis cutis, incontinence-associated dermatitis, skin tears, pressure ulcers, and intertrigo in aged nursing home residents: A representative prevalence study.

Background: The number of elderly and care-dependent people is increasing, leading to increased risks of adverse skin conditions. Skin care, including prevention and treatment of vulnerable skin, is an essential part of daily nursing practice in long-term residential settings. For many years, the research focus has been on individual skin problems including xerosis cutis, incontinence-associated dermatitis, skin tears, pressure ulcers, and intertrigo, although people may be affected by several at the same time.

[Justification of nurses' interventions for skin cleansing and skincare: Qualitative results of the SKINCARE-Pilot study].

Justification of nurses' interventions for skin cleansing and skincare: Qualitative results of the SKINCARE-Pilot study Skin care interventions are core tasks of nursing. Various factors influence the implementation of evidence-based care. To explore the perspectives of nursing staff on the relevance of skin care interventions in long-term care settings and the justification of clinical decisions about the application of such interventions.

Die COVID-19-Pandemie im akutstationären Setting aus Sicht von Führungspersonen und Hygienefachkräften in der Pflege - Eine qualitative Studie.

Unlabelled: The COVID-19-pandemic in acute inpatient setting from nursing managers' and hygiene specialists' perspective - A qualitative study Background: The COVID-19-pandemic is an unprecedented, exceptional situation and necessitates numerous adaptations of structures and processes in the acute inpatient setting.

Aim: The aim of this study was to explore how acute inpatient care was influenced by the pandemic and which implications may result for the future from nursing managers' and hygiene specialists' point of view.

Methods: Qualitative study based on semi-structured interviews with five nursing managers and three hygiene specialists in four German acute care hospitals.

Identifying Evidence-Informed Physical Activity Apps: Content Analysis.

Background: Regular moderate to vigorous physical activity is essential for maintaining health and preventing the onset of chronic diseases. Both global rates of smartphone ownership and the market for physical activity and fitness apps have grown rapidly in recent years. The use of physical activity and fitness apps may assist the general population in reaching evidence-based physical activity recommendations.