Assessing Skin Disorders in Skin of Color

In this episode of WOCTalk, Kathleen Francis, author of the JWOCN® article "Assessment and Identification of Skin Disorders in Skin of Color: An Integrative Review," discusses the challenges and importance of accurate skin assessments for individuals with darker skin tones. Kathy explores how “colorblindness” in healthcare can affect patient outcomes, the physiological differences in skin anatomy, and tools and technologies that enhance visual assessments. She also shares advice for healthcare professionals and highlights the need for more research in this critical area. Listen in for practical insights to improve equity in skin assessment practices.