Bianchi Janice, Cameron Janice
Glasgow Caledonian University.
Br J Community Nurs. 2008 Mar;13(3):S26, S28, S30-2. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2008.13.Sup1.28684.
Intrinsic changes to the skin are a normal part of the ageing process. Careful assessment of the skin for any abnormalities should be included in any patients' holistic assessment. It is essential that all health care professionals have a fundamental knowledge of the structure and function of the skin in order to be able to assess any changes to normal skin; identify existing skin problems and potential risk factors. Only by carrying out a detailed and systematic examination, we can implement effective strategies of management. This is the first of two papers. This paper will describe the structure and functions of the skin and explore skin assessment. The second paper will describe some of the more common skin conditions seen in ageing skin and their management.
皮肤的内在变化是衰老过程的正常组成部分。在对任何患者进行全面评估时，都应仔细评估皮肤是否存在任何异常。所有医护人员都必须具备皮肤结构和功能的基本知识，以便能够评估正常皮肤的任何变化；识别现有的皮肤问题和潜在风险因素。只有通过进行详细而系统的检查，我们才能实施有效的管理策略。这是两篇论文中的第一篇。本文将描述皮肤的结构和功能，并探讨皮肤评估。第二篇论文将描述一些老年皮肤中较常见的皮肤状况及其管理方法。
