Title : Associations between skin barrier characteristics , skin conditions and health of aged nursing home residents : a multi - center prevalence and correlational study
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Associations between skin barrier characteristics, skin conditions and health of aged nursing home residents: a multi-center prevalence and correlational study
BACKGROUND Geriatric patients are affected by a range of skin conditions and dermatological diseases, functional limitations and chronic diseases. Skin problems are highly prevalent in elderly populations. Aim of this study was to investigate possible associations between health, functional and cutaneous variables in aged long-term care residents. METHODS This observational, cross-sectional, ...
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