Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Observational
Official Title: Specific Factors Associated With the Development of Incontinence- Associated Dermatitis (IAD) in ICU Patients Suffering From Fecal Incontinence: Matched Case Control Study
Brief Summary:
This study aims to identify patient characteristics associated with the development of Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis (IAD) category 2 (skin erosion due to incontinence).
380 ICU patients suffering of fecal incontinence will be included in the study. Data on 19 possible risk factors will be collected at one point in time by the research team. Different sources and methods will be used to collect patient data: skin assessment, patient record, direct patient observation, routine blood samples.