Prevalence of Moisture-Associated Skin Damage in an Acute Care Setting: Outcomes From a Quality Improvement Project
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DOI: 10.1097/won.0000000000000499
Abstract: Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) is characterized by inflammation of the skin with or without erosion of the skin caused by prolonged exposure to various sources of moisture including urine or stool, perspiration, wound exudate, or… read more here.
Keywords: care; associated skin; moisture; moisture associated ... See more keywords
ABCD before E‐verything else—Intensive care nurses' knowledge and experience of pressure injury and moisture‐associated skin damage
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DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13872
Abstract: Patients in intensive care units are at high risk of developing pressure injuries and moisture‐associated skin damages. Prevention and care rely much on intensive care nurses' competency and attitudes. This study explored intensive care nurses'… read more here.
Keywords: intensive care; care nurses; moisture associated; pressure ... See more keywords
Moisture-associated skin damage: an overview of its diagnosis and management.
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DOI: 10.12968/bjcn.2020.25.sup3.s12
Abstract: This educational article introduces an explores moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) and the four forms it manifests as, namely, incontinence-associated dermatitis; intertriginous dermatitis; peristomal moisture-associated dermatitis; and peri-wound moisture-associated dermatitis. The aetiology and predisposing factors of… read more here.
Keywords: moisture; associated dermatitis; associated skin; skin damage ... See more keywords
Prevention and management of moisture-associated skin damage.
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DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2021.30.15.s40
Abstract: Disruption to the integrity of the skin can reduce patient wellbeing and quality of life. A major cause of skin breakdown is prolonged exposure to moisture, but this is often overlooked. When skin is wet,… read more here.
Keywords: associated skin; moisture; moisture associated; damage ... See more keywords