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Optimizing Dry Skin Management Utilizing Np Led Phone Follow-Up, Christine Vazquez Bsn, Rn, Dnp - Fnp/Agnp Student
Optimizing Dry Skin Management Utilizing Np Led Phone Follow-Up, Christine Vazquez Bsn, Rn, Dnp - Fnp/Agnp Student
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Purpose: The purpose of this project is to evaluate the impact of a healthcare provider-led standardized dry skin protocol for outpatient geriatric patients to promote overall well-being and improve quality of life.
Background: Current literature supports using the dry skin protocol to help primary care teams identify patients that require xerosis cutis skin care, particularly of the lower extremities. The primary focus of this project will be timely detection of patients with the dry skin condition that will be identified with the standardized Overall Dry Skin (ODS) scale. When the patient meets the ODS criteria, a timely discussion will be …