Ms. Ai Horinouch, PhD, RN, PHN, in department of gerontological nursing/wound care management
Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) is a serious skin condition commonly seen in older adults with incontinence. Bacterial urine is considered a major cause of IAD, and controlling urine properties using absorbent pads may help prevent its onset. However, no animal model has been available to assess such preventive measures. This study established an IAD-like skin condition in rats by applying absorbent pads soaked with bacterial urine to their skin for 10 hours daily over 5 days. The model successfully reproduced key IAD symptoms, including skin redness, inflammation, and impaired barrier function. These findings suggest that bacterial changes in urine contribute to IAD development. The proposed animal model offers a promising tool for developing and evaluating absorbent pads and care products aimed at IAD prevention.
Access the full paper here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39876615/