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Expert perspectives

In this series of videos we hear from two experts, Professor Dimitri Beeckman, RN, PhD, FEANS, FAAN, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden and Ghent University, Belgium and Dr Hilde Beele, Dermatologist and head of the wound care center, Ghent University, Belgium. Our experts explore topics related to the occurrence of skin frailty and skin tears, how these should be treated and prevented. They also discuss the importance of education and training for all healthcare professionals.

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