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05/12/2018 - by Elien Zwaenepoel
Global ISTAP Classification System Validation Project
As part of a global ISTAP Classification System validation project, the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) Classification System has been translated into 15 languages worldwide. The translated skin tear classification tools are now available on our website.
26/11/2018 - by Prof. dr. Dimitri Beeckman
Global ISTAP Classification System Validation Project
Skin tears are common acute wounds with different levels of severity. An internationally accepted instrument to assess the severity of skin tears with established diagnostic accuracy, agreement, and reliability is needed to support clinical practice and research.