Incontinence-associated dermatitis: a cross-sectional prevalence study in the Australian acute care hospital setting
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Article Title | Incontinence-associated dermatitis: a cross-sectional prevalence study in the Australian acute care hospital setting |
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ERA Journal ID | 30447 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Campbell, Jill L. (Author), Coyer, Fiona M. (Author) and Osborne, Sonya R. (Author) |
Journal Title | International Wound Journal |
Journal Citation | 13 (3), pp. 403-411 |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2014 |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 1742-4801 |
1742-481X | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.12322 |
Web Address (URL) | https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/iwj.12322 |
Abstract | The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to identify the prevalence of incontinence and incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) in Australian acute care patients and to describe the products worn to manage incontinence, and those provided at the bedside for perineal skin care. Data on 376 inpatients were collected over 2days at a major Australian teaching hospital. The mean age of the sample group was 62years and 52% of the patients were male. The prevalence rate of incontinence was 24% (91/376). Urinary incontinence was significantly more prevalent in females (10%) than males (6%) (χ2 =4⋅458, df=1, P=0⋅035). IAD occurred in 10% (38/376) of the sample group, with 42% (38/91) of incontinent patients having IAD. Semi-formed and liquid stool were associated with IAD (χ2 =5⋅520, df=1, P=0⋅027). Clinical indication of fungal infection was present in 32%(12/38) of patients with IAD. Absorbent disposable briefs were the most common incontinence aids used (80%, 70/91), with soap/water and disposable wash cloths being the clean-up products most commonly available(60%, 55/91) at the bedside. Further data are needed to validate this high prevalence. Studies that address prevention of IAD and the effectiveness of management strategies are also needed. |
Keywords | Acute care; Cross-sectional study; Incontinence; Incontinence-associated dermatitis; Prevalence |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420501. Acute care |
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Byline Affiliations | Queensland University of Technology |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q5255/incontinence-associated-dermatitis-a-cross-sectional-prevalence-study-in-the-australian-acute-care-hospital-setting
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