Using multi-disciplinary team work to decrease the incidence rate of incontinence-associated dermatitis
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An-Ting Chen, BS, Nursing, Chang Gung Momoral Hospital, LinKou Branch, Tao Yuan, Taiwan
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The aim of the project is to reduce the incidence of incontinence-associated dermatitis in our medical intensive care unit. Currently, 82% of patients have dermatitis. By designing an evaluation flow chart for the evaluation of urinary incontinence-associated dermatitis, the incidence was reduced to 18.5%.
30th International Nursing Research Congress: Theory-to-Practice: Catalyzing Collaborations to Connect Globally. Held 25-29 July 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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| Keywords | Incontinence-associated Dermatitis; Incontinence; Multi-disciplinary |
| Name | 30th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Date | 2019 |
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