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Improving Moisture Associated Skin Damage In A Veteran Unit, Beverly Chen
Improving Moisture Associated Skin Damage In A Veteran Unit, Beverly Chen
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Problem: Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) has always been a problem, regardless of the setting is an I.C.U., Med-Surg, or long-term care. Evidence suggests prevalence rates can range from 5.2% to 46%, depending on the facility. The highest rates of incontinence-associated damage (IAD) occurred in long-term acute settings (Kayser et al., 2019).
Context: The veterans of the Community Living Center (CLC) have an increased risk for skin breakdown. Currently, of the fifteen residents, six residents (40%) have MASD, two of which have chronic MASD (13%). MASD can be a common occurrence for adults with limited mobility or cognitive diseases. MASD may …