In this series of videos Paulo Ramos, Nurse Specialist at ULS Póvoa de Varzim / Vila do Conde, USF Corino de Andrade, Portugal reflects on the patient and relative stories.

Paulo explores the impact of skin tears on an individual’s well-being as well as the effect on carers and relatives. He also discusses the impact of pain, importance of appropriate dressing choice, reducing the risk of reoccurrence and raising awareness of the skin frailty and skin tears.