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Management of Moisture-Associated Skin Damage: A Scoping Review
Kevin Y Woo1, Dimitri Beeckman, Debashish Chakravarthy
1Kevin Y. Woo, PhD, NP, is Assistant Professor, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Dimitri Beeckman, PhD, RN, is Professor, University Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium. Debashish Chakravarthy, PhD, is Vice President, Medline Industries, Inc, Northfield, Illinois.
Advances in Skin & Wound Care
|October 20, 2017
Summary
Protecting skin from moisture damage is key in wound care. This review identifies interventions like barrier ointments to prevent moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) by blocking irritants while maintaining hydration.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Wound Care
- Skin Health
Background:
- Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) poses a significant challenge in comprehensive skin and wound care.
- Preventing skin damage in areas like skin folds, perineum, and around wounds or stomas is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review to identify and integrate evidence on managing and preventing moisture-associated skin damage (MASD).
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was performed across multiple databases for studies published between 2000 and July 2015.
- Evidence was thematically analyzed to generate summative statements and recommendations for MASD management.
Main Results:
- The review included 37 articles, providing functional definitions and prevalence rates for four types of MASD.
- Key findings encompass assessment scales and seven evidence-based strategies for MASD management.
Conclusions:
- Interventions such as barrier ointments, liquid polymers, and cyanoacrylates are proposed to prevent MASD.
- These interventions create a protective layer that blocks moisture and irritants while preserving skin hydration.
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