title: Incontinence and incontinence-associated dermatitis.
abstract: Incontinence is a prevalent problem and can lead to many complications. Both urinary and fecal incontinence can result in tissue breakdown, now commonly referred to as incontinence-associated dermatitis. This article addresses the types of incontinence, its etiology and pathophysiology, assessment, prevention and treatment, and the latest research.
authors.affiliation: University of North Dakota College of Nursing, Grand Forks, USA.
authors.forename: Diane
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Langemo
authors.forename: Darlene
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hanson
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hunter
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: In Eui
authors.initials: IE
authors.lastname: Oh
mesh_terms: D003872:Dermatitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000150:complications*; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education; D006801:Humans; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000150:complications*