Health Condition 1: L22- Diaper dermatitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Application of coconut oil: It is the application of coconut oil which contains saturated fatty acids, especially saturated fat. It will be applied for 10 minutes prior to application o
Sponsors
National Institute of Nursing Education
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Gestational age more than or equal to 34 weeks 2. Hemodynamically stable 3.Willing for follow-up at 6 weeks in postnatal clinic
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Pre -existing diaper dermatitis at the time of enrollment 2. Any known congenital skin disease 3. Post perineal surgery patient 4. Parents not giving consent 5. Parents not willing to follow up in postnatal clinic for vaccination at 6 weeks of post-natal age
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Diaper dermatitisTimepoint: at 6 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Efficacy of topical coconut oil as compared with Vaseline for prevention of moderate to severe diaper dermatitis Prevalence of diaper dermatitis among the enrolled infants Compliance of both interventions. Compliance will be assessed using a preprinted check list.Timepoint: At 6 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactAmandeep Kaur Walia
National Institute of Nursing Education
Outcome results
None listed