Perineal Skin Care for the Incontinent Patient
- 1 July 2002
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Advances in Skin & Wound Care
- Vol. 15 (4) , 170-175
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00129334-200207000-00008
Abstract
To offer an educational experience that will help improve the participant’s understanding of the factors that contribute to perineal skin breakdown in incontinent patients and how to prevent or manage this clinical problem. This CME/CE activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in managing the perineal skin of incontinent patients. At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: Identify risk factors for perineal skin breakdown. Identify normal and abnormal findings of a perineal skin assessment. Identify therapeutic options for preventing and managing perineal skin breakdown.Keywords
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