Abstract | AIM AND OBJECTIVES: This study was designed to investigate the status of skin injuries in older individuals caused by adhesive tape and the associated factors for skin injury. BACKGROUND: Older individuals are susceptible to skin injuries caused by medical adhesive tape. However, the current status of such skin injuries and the associated factors involved has not been clearly elucidated. DESIGN: Prospective cohort design, using comparative and descriptive statistical tests. METHODS: The subjects were 155 patients aged 65 or older who were admitted to a long-term care facility and required the use of medical adhesive tape. Patients who showed no skin injuries were selected and the incidence rate and status of skin injuries that occurred during the eight-week study period were investigated. The skin injuries observed were classified by a dermatologist. The associated factors were examined statistically. Informed consent was obtained from all patients. RESULTS: CONCLUSION: RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE:
Skin care to minimise contamination and more effective ways of applying medical adhesive tape may be needed to prevent contact dermatitis.
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Authors | Chizuko Konya, Hiromi Sanada, Junko Sugama, Mayumi Okuwa, Yuki Kamatani, Gojiro Nakagami, Kozue Sakaki |
Journal | Journal of clinical nursing
(J Clin Nurs)
Vol. 19
Issue 9-10
Pg. 1236-42
(May 2010)
ISSN: 1365-2702 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 20345829
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adhesives
(adverse effects)
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Bandages
- Female
- Humans
- Long-Term Care
- Male
- Nursing Homes
- Prospective Studies
- Risk Factors
- Skin
(injuries)
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