A randomized controlled trial that compared the use of two topical zinc oxide based diaper rash products in a structured care regimen for the treatment of IAD in hospitalized adults and older children.
Patients with IAD were recruited at Philippine General hospital to participate in a randomized controlled trial of two topical zinc oxide based diaper rash products used as part of a structured care regimen. All patients recruited to either arm of the trial received a structured care regimen for treatment of IAD for six days following study entry. At least twice daily and as required by incontinence episodes, treatment and care was provided by nurses and nursing aids trained in the study regimen to ensure its consistent implementation. Wet or soiled diapers were removed and the affected area was gently cleansed. Vigorous cleaning was avoided. A thin layer of the study topical ointment was applied prior to putting on a new diaper. Packs containing all the materials required were prepared for each patient daily, including the same brand of diapers for all patients, skin cleansing products and materials, and the assigned study ointment. Data were collected each day relating to their IAD using the Kennedy Skin Condition Assessment Scale.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
142
Application of Calmoseptine Ointment for 6 days will be applied on the affected area that will be calculated by multiplying the longest portion of the affected area measured in a head to toe orientation by the widest portion of the affected area measured from side to side(in Centimeters).
Application of Destin for 6 days will be applied on the affected area that will be calculated by multiplying the longest portion of the affected area measured in a head to toe orientation by the widest portion of the affected area measured from side to side(in Centimeters). Patients will receive treatment with Destin Maximum Strength 40% Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Paste (Destin) for 6 days as part of a structured skin care regimen.
Philippine General Hospital - University of the Philippines Manila
Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines
Complete healing of Incontinence Associated Dermatitis
The Primary outcome is complete healing of IAD. Complete healing will be defined with the Kennedy IAD Severity Score. It is a cumulative severity score ranging from zero (no IAD) to 9 (an area \> 50 cm² affected, redness or inflammation that is uniformly severe in appearance, extreme erosion of the epidermis and dermis with moderate volume and persistent exudate). The score is generated by the IAD Skin Condition Assessment Tool developed by Kennedy and Lutz, which requires assessors to attribute scores of 0-3 for three domains: size of area affected, skin redness or inflammation, and erosion. The sum of these scores is the IAD Severity Score. The size of IAD affected area will be calculated by multiplying the longest portion of the affected area measured in a head to toe orientation by the widest portion of the affected area measured from side to side (in centimeters). Disposable paper tape measures should be used to prevent cross-infection.
Time frame: 6 days up to complete healing of the Incontinence Associated Dermatitis
Pain scale measured by Wong Baker
IAD associated pain will be assessed using Wong Baker pain scale. The Wong Baker scale is the most appropriate pain scale for children or adults with cognitive impairment and VAS for older minors and adults. Wong baker pain scale is a simple visual instrument originally designed for assessing pain in children, but has been used in adult populations.
Time frame: 6 days up to complete healing of the Incontinence Associated Dermatitis
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