disuse syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1)adult women of 65 years and older 2)diagnosed with IAD 3) full time user of diapers (including absorbent pads) due to urinary incontinence. No criteria were specified regarding the type of incontinence
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) diagnosed with a skin disorder other than IAD in the buttocks area, such as pressure ulcers, that required special medical care other than the selection of absorbent pad 2) suffering from diarrhea 3) poor general medical status 4) scheduled to be discharged within a week
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| healing rate of IAD The severity score assessed using the IAD Skin Condition Assessment Tool | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| skin pH and skin moisture | — |
Countries
Japan