Managing a common dermatological problem: incontinence dermatitis.
Incontinence dermatitis is an under-recognized and under-researched problem that mostly affects older people who have continence problems. Nurses who are aware of the risk factors can provide care that reduces the risk of this distressing problem. If incontinence dermatitis occurs, evidence-based care can be used to treat the person and reduce the risks of further complications.
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Linda
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London Southbank University. linda(nospam)@nazarko.co.uk
D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology; D003152:Community Health Nursing; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003963:Diaper Rash / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004643:Emollients / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000150:complications*; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D005851:Geriatric Nursing; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000150:complications*
D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D004643:Emollients