Risk factors for incontinence-associated dermatitis: An evidence-based review

Heywood, N. and Holloway, S. 2014. Risk factors for incontinence-associated dermatitis: An evidence-based review. Wounds UK 10 (4) , pp. 22-33.

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Abstract

Background: Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) is skin breakdown resulting from incontinence and other risk factors. It is challenging to treat and costly to the NHS (Doughty et al, 2012). Understanding the risk factors for IAD can lead to evidence-based prevention strategies to prevent its development. Aim: This article reviews critically and systematically the existing evidence base on risk factors for IAD, and reports these in a framework for clinicians. Method: a literature review of risk factors for IAD, published in English between January 2007 and December 2011. Results: The review identified 27 risk factors associated with IAD development. The most common risk factors were faecal incontinence, urinary incontinence, double incontinence, the use of absorbent products, absence of a structured skin care protocol, the perineal environment, toileting ability, tissue tolerance, skin pH, and ageing. Conclusion: Of the 27 risk factors identified for developing IAD, seven of these are suggested as priorities to address in practice.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Schools > Medicine
Publisher:	Wounds UK
ISBN:	17466814
ISSN:	1746-6814
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	19 February 2026
Last Modified:	19 Feb 2026 12:03
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/185031

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