Incontinence-associated dermatitis: Step-by-step prevention and treatment

TY - JOUR

T1 - Incontinence-associated dermatitis

T2 - Step-by-step prevention and treatment

AU - Beeckman, Dimitri

AU - Woodward, Sue

AU - Gray, Mikel

PY - 2011/8/16

Y1 - 2011/8/16

N2 - Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) is one of the clinical manifestations of moisture-associated skin damage. It is a common problem in community dwelling patients with faecal and/or urinary incontinence, and IAD management is an important challenge for community nurses. The aim of this practice focused article is to provide a brief update about the evidence of: (1) the pathophysiology of IAD, (2) the differentiation between IAD and pressure ulcers, and (3) the prevention/treatment of IAD. Recommendations for patient care in the community is described with reference to a patient case study.

AB - Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) is one of the clinical manifestations of moisture-associated skin damage. It is a common problem in community dwelling patients with faecal and/or urinary incontinence, and IAD management is an important challenge for community nurses. The aim of this practice focused article is to provide a brief update about the evidence of: (1) the pathophysiology of IAD, (2) the differentiation between IAD and pressure ulcers, and (3) the prevention/treatment of IAD. Recommendations for patient care in the community is described with reference to a patient case study.

KW - Incontinence

KW - Incontinence-associated dermatitis

KW - Pressure ulcer

KW - Prevention

KW - Treatment

KW - Urinary catheter

UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=80051529647&partnerID=8YFLogxK

U2 - 10.12968/bjcn.2011.16.8.382

DO - 10.12968/bjcn.2011.16.8.382

M3 - Article

C2 - 21841630

AN - SCOPUS:80051529647

SN - 1462-4753

VL - 16

SP - 382

EP - 389

JO - British Journal of Community Nursing

JF - British Journal of Community Nursing

IS - 8

ER -