SynthesisNursing open2021
Effectiveness of bed bath methods for skin integrity, skin cleanliness and comfort enhancement in adults: A systematic review.
Synthesis in Nursing open, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Effectiveness of bed bath methods for skin integrity, skin cleanliness and comfort enhancement in adults: A systematic review.Nursing open · 2021Pooled it
- Effects of bed baths with weak wiping pressure using cotton and disposable towels on the skin barrier function of the lower limbs and forearms in older patients with heart disease: a quasi-experimental (crossover) study.Journal of physiological anthropology · 2026Article
- Risk and factors related to the development of lesions due to xerosis in hospitalized elderly people.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeria · 2025Article
- [Treatment algorithm: skin care in critically ill patients].Medizinische Klinik, Intensivmedizin und Notfallmedizin · 2025Article
- Minimum wiping pressure and number of wipes that can remove dirt during bed baths using disposable towels: a multi-study approach.BMC nursing · 2023Article
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Abstract
aimTo evaluate the effectiveness of bed bath methods for skin integrity, skin cleanliness and comfort enhancement in adults.
designA systematic review based on the PRISMA guidelines.
methodsWe searched for quantitative studies published between 2004-2020, using the PubMed, MEDLINE and CINAHL. The remaining 25 studies were appraised by the JBI tool.
resultsOnly four of the included studies were of high quality. Studies of above moderate quality demonstrated that disposable towels were as effective as cotton towels for skin lesions and bacterial removal. Applying a hot towel maintained the skin barrier function and provided warmth; cotton towels were effective for cleaning even with weak pressure, and post-bed bath moisturizer treatment contributed to skin integrity.
conclusionAlthough various methods have been examined, the available evidence is inadequate for establishing best practices. It is necessary to verify empirical research with rigorous methodology involving elderly inpatients and to develop instruments that measure patients' comfort.
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