Incontinence Related Dermatitis: Assessment, Prevention and Treatment

Urinary and fecal incontinence is an important health problem that affects physical, social and psychological experience of the patient and brings economic burden. The most common skin problem caused by incontinence is incontinence related dermatitis. Incontinence related dermatitis which is closely related to nursing care is perineal irritation due to contact with urine and/or feces on the skin. Incontinence related dermatitis affects the individual’s health and quality of life, as well as leads to loss of money, time and labor. The prevalence of incontinence related dermatitis was ranged from 5.6% to 50% in a limited number of studies. Managing incontinence and applying structured skin care are the key initiatives in the prevention and treatment of incontinence related dermatitis. In this article, the prevention and treatment of incontinence related dermatitis was addressed in line with current evidence.