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Do continence aids help to maintain skin integrity?

S Hughes1

  • 1North Staffordshire NHS Trust, UK. rgmhughes7@yahoo.co.uk

Journal of Wound Care
|July 5, 2002
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This review examines continence aids like pads and barrier creams for skin integrity. Current research has limitations, highlighting the need for new studies to guide product selection objectively.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Dermatology
  • Nursing Science

Background:

  • Urinary incontinence affects many individuals, necessitating the use of continence aids.
  • Maintaining skin integrity is crucial for individuals using continence aids to prevent complications.
  • Continence aids, including absorbent pads and barrier creams, are commonly employed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the efficacy of continence aids in maintaining skin integrity.
  • To identify the role of pads and barrier creams in skin protection.
  • To assess the quality of existing research on continence aids.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on continence aids and skin integrity.
  • Analysis of research methodologies and findings related to pads and barrier creams.

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  • Evaluation of the evidence supporting the use of various continence products.

    • Main Results:

    • Existing studies on continence aids often exhibit methodological flaws.
    • Evidence regarding the efficacy of specific pads and barrier creams is limited and inconsistent.
    • Subjective choices frequently influence the selection of continence products.

    Conclusions:

    • New, high-quality research is required to establish the efficacy of continence aids.
    • Objective evidence is needed to guide the selection of continence products for optimal skin integrity.
    • Further investigation is necessary to understand the comparative effectiveness of different continence aid types.