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The aim of this study was to identify characteristics independently associated with a higher risk of developing skin damage because of incontinence incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) category 2 in nursing home residents. As part of a larger randomised controlled trial, IAD incidence was monitored for 1 month in a sample of 381 incontinent residents using a validated IAD Severity Categorisation Tool. Data on demographical, physical, functional and psychological characteristics were collected. The overall IAD incidence (category 1-2) was 30·0%, and 6% of the participants developed skin damage (IAD category 2). Residents who developed IAD category 2 were less mobile odds ratio (OR) 2·72, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1·06-6·94, had more friction and shear issues (OR 2·54; 95% CI 1·02-6·33) and had more erythema due to incontinence (OR 3·02; 95% CI 1·04-8·73) before IAD category 2 occurrence. Care providers should give full attention to risk factors to both detect residents at risk for IAD development and to start prevention in time.
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