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- There is a lack of nursing resources that focus on assessing health issues, particularly for individuals with dark skin tones, which can hinder proper patient care.
- Nurses need access to these educational materials to effectively recognize and address health disparities related to skin tone.
- The article advocates for improved training in nursing schools and clinical settings to enhance the ability of nurses to conduct skin assessments for diverse patients.
Article Abstract
There is a scarcity of nursing literature, studies, and educational materials on the assessment and early recognition of both common and serious integumentary and general health issues in people with dark skin tones. Nurses must be exposed to such learning resources to be adequately prepared to care for patients with diverse skin tones and to help reduce health disparities and promote health equity. This article provides faculty, nursing students, and clinicians with basic information about the assessment of dark skin tone and calls for action in academia and professional practice to ensure nurses and nursing students can effectively perform skin assessments in all patients.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.NAJ.0000921800.61980.7e | DOI Listing |
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