Abstract
Older people are at an increased risk of developing skin damage related to incontinence, including pressure ulceration and incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD). Factors exacerbating risk in older people include: a higher rate of faecal and urinary incontinence, reduced mobility, long-term conditions and changes to skin barrier function, as a result of the ageing process. Nurses have a key role to play in the assessment of continence, IAD prevention and management. This article explores nursing knowledge in relation to continence care on six inpatient wards for older people, and describes the implementation of improvement strategies, in order to reduce voidable harm.
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