ReviewProceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H, Journal of engineering in medicine2024
Detecting and monitoring incontinence associated dermatitis: Does impedance spectroscopy have a part to play?
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- Influence of Sociodemographic Factors and Incontinence Care Practices on the Development of Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of Zinc Oxide Ointments Versus Non-Irritating Barrier Films in the Prevention of Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- A longitudinal study on the correlation between faecal urease activity and incidence of nappy rash in infants.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Article
- The multi-factorial modes of action of urease in the pathogenesis of incontinence associated dermatitis.Skin health and disease · 2024Article
- Humidity-Sensing Mattress for Long-Term Bedridden Patients with Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis.Micromachines · 2023Article
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Abstract
In this review, current understanding of the prevention and treatment of Incontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD) is discussed. The need for preventative measures which target specific faecal/urinary irritants is highlighted, including the role of urease inhibitors. There is no existing internationally and clinically accepted method to diagnose and categorise the severity of IAD. Diagnosis currently relies on visual inspection; non-invasive techniques to assess skin barrier function could remove subjectiveness, particularly in darker skin tones. Impedance spectroscopy is a non-invasive technique which can be used to monitor skin barrier function, supporting visual assessments. Six studies (2003-2021) which used impedance to assess dermatitis were reviewed; inflamed skin was distinguishable from healthy skin in each case. This suggests that impedance spectroscopy could be useful in diagnosis early-stage IAD, potentially enabling earlier intervention. Finally, the authors present their initial findings on the role of urease in skin breakdown in an
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