impact of use of diapers in development of pressure ulcer and other skin related issues

Articles dated within the last ten years that are specific to the topic based on skimming the full text:

Sugama, Junko, et al. “Efficacy of an improved absorbent pad on incontinence-associated dermatitis in older women: cluster randomized controlled trial.” BMC Geriatrics 12(2012):22-22.

Shannon, Ronald J, LynneBrown, and DebashishChakravarthy. “Pressure Ulcer Prevention Program Study: a randomized, controlled prospective comparative value evaluation of 2 pressure ulcer prevention strategies in nursing and rehabilitation centers.” Advances in Skin & Wound Care 25.10 (2012):450-464.

Fader, Mandy, et al. “Management of night-time urinary incontinence in residential settings for older people: an investigation into the effects of different pad changing regimes on skin health.” Journal of clinical nursing 12.3 (2003):374-386.

Shigeta, Yoshie, et al. “Factors influencing intact skin in women with incontinence using absorbent products: results of a cross-sectional, comparative study.” Ostomy/Wound Management 56.12 (2010):26-28, 30-33.

Schindler, Christine A, et al. “Protecting fragile skin: nursing interventions to decrease development of pressure ulcers in pediatric intensive care.” American journal of critical care 20.1 (2011):26-34.

Nix, Denise. “Prevention and treatment of perineal skin breakdown due to incontinence.” Ostomy/Wound Management. 52.4 (2006):26-28.

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I have been a Clinical Informationist (aka Medical Librarian) for Emory University since September 2013. Prior to that, I was a Medical Librarian for Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) from March 2007 to August 2013 and served its DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM), Caylor School of Nursing, and allied health programs. From January 2002 - March 2007, I served the Medical Assisting (MA), Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Radiologic Technologist, and Nursing programs at South College in Knoxville, Tennessee. I graduated from The University of Tennessee School of Information Sciences with a Master of Science degree in December 2000. Received a Educational Specialist (EdS) degree in Educational Administration and Supervision with a higher education focus in August 2010 from LMU.

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