Abstract: Peristomal Skin Problems of Ileostomates Can Be Prevented through Crusting Technique?: Randomized Prospective Study (45th Annual Conference (June 22-26, 2013 ))

Seungmi Park, Department of Nursing, Hoseo University, Ph.D, RN,, Asan, South Korea, Myoung Jean Ju, Kosin University Gospel Hospital, RN, WOCN, Busan, South Korea, Jin Ha Kim, Chosun University Hospital, RN, WOCN, Gwangju, South Korea, Mi Jin Kim, Inha University Hospital, RN, WOCN, Incheon, South Korea, Ji Suk Lee, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital,, RN, WOCN, Hwasun, South Korea and Jin Mi Kim, Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center, RN, WOCN, Daegu, South Korea

Backgrounds: While crusting technique is used to manage peristomal skin problems in foreign countries, this technique is used to prevent the problems in Korea. This study was performed to evaluate the effectiveness of crusting technique for prevention of peristomal skin problems in ileostomy patients.

Method: This study was prospectively performed through randomized controlled trial in 4 institutions. Ileostomy patients between 20 and 80 years in age who received self-care education for ileostomy and could perform self-care were enrolled. Experimental group applied pouches after single crusting technique, and control group did after cleansing with water and completely drying peristomal skin. Patients were followed for two months and peristomal skin condition was assessed through SACS three times; first visit after discharge, 1 month later, and 2 months later.

Results: Thirty patients were enrolled to the experimental group and 32 to the control group. They have been followed and data also are under collection.

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