The study objective was to discover if differences in care practices and health demographics between elderly facilities contributed to the frequency of skin injury incidences.

Hypotheses: No hypotheses were formed before the analysis, although multiple contributing factors and variables were considered when gathering data.

Procedures: The independent samples were compared to continuous variables between the two homes.

Describe the results of the study along with identified strengths and limitations.

➢ Strengths

1. Only patients who resided in the facility for the entirety of the six-month data-gathering phase were involved in the study to increase accuracy and eliminate statistical influence due to limited time in the facility (Brimelow & Wollin, 2018).

2. To ensure accurate reporting and classification of wound type and size, the Skin Tear Classification System, the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, and the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel were used as guidelines (Brimelow & Wollin, 2018).

3. Pre-existing wounds on entry were excluded from the study, and all care plans and wound reporting will be within a single online portal linked to both facilities (Brimelow & Wollin, 2018).

➢ Limitation

1. The data collection in the study was retrospective, relying on accurate data collection from both elderly homes participating in the study.

2. For the study to be accurate, the facilities must report precise information regarding care plans and identification of all skin injuries (Brimelow & Wollin, 2018).

3.       Staff knowledge and attitudes may impact the results of the study.

4.      The study’s short duration of six months and small cohort may have failed to reach the study’s potential significance.

➢ Implications

1.       Helping to lower the rate of skin tears and pressure injuries in elderly homes.

2.       Adopt holistic treatments into the resident’s care plan for skin injury prevention.

3.       Highlight crucial factors that contribute to skin injuries

4.      The study emphasizes that repositioning and skin hygiene will reduce skin injuries drastically.

➢ Credibility

• Electronic resident files warranted that the most up-to-date and accurate data was used.

• The Skin Tear Classification System, National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, and the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel were used as guiding principles for documenting and reporting wounds.

•    The survey researchers are from an independent research department, thus avoiding conflict of interest in the analysis.