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Skin Tear Assessment and Classification Toolkit for Indigenous Skin Tones
Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC®), in collaboration with the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP™), is pleased to announce the launch of a new Evidence-Based Skin Tear Assessment and Classification Toolkit for Indigenous Skin Tones, developed to support culturally safe, equitable, and person-centred skin tear assessment and management for Indigenous Peoples across Canada.
The project was led by NSWOCC and ISTAP with support from Indigenous Services Canada and brought together an expert panel of Indigenous nurses and wound, ostomy, and continence specialists working closely with Indigenous communities.
Release form for Tools, Diagrams, and Figures
International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) wholly owns the rights to certain photos, tools, diagrams, and figures related to skin tears that may be released to others for the purpose of republishing on their websites, as part of promotions, and/or for research related to skin tears. The purpose of this form is to request the release of certain resources, tools, diagrams, and figures owned by ISTAP.
To request access to the ISTAP Data Collection Tool, please click here to email us with your request. Be sure to include the intended purpose and use case in your message.
2024 ISTAP 2-Page Flyer
The ISTAP Flyer has been updated as of January 2024 and can be accessed in English. ISTAP is currently working on translating this document in multiple languages. For any questions or concerns about the flyer, please email info@skintears.org.
2024 ISTAP Brochure
The ISTAP Brochure has been updated as of January 2024 and can be accessed in English. ISTAP is currently working on translating this document in multiple languages. For any questions or concerns about the brochure, please email info@skintears.org.