title: Incontinence-associated dermatitis: step-by-step prevention and treatment.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: King's College, London. dimitri.beeckman@kcl.ac.uk
authors.forename: Dimitri
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Beeckman
authors.forename: Sue
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Woodward
authors.forename: Mikel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gray
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003152:Community Health Nursing; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010502:Perineum; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000150:complications*