Patients with incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD)
Patients with incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) A comprehensive IAD prevention and care program was established for patients with incontinence-associated dermatitis, including risk assessment tools, skin protection strategies, multidisciplinary evaluation by nutritionists and pharmacists, physician-led comprehensive care, and rectal tube placement when indicated. The program also incorporates Shared Decision-Making (SDM), international wound and ostomy care concepts, and the development of multiple innovative care tools and workflows.
Feature 1: Comprehensive IAD Prevention and Care Services
Feature 2: Shared Decision-Making (SDM) for IAD Care
Feature 3: International Wound and Ostomy Care Expertise
Innovation 1: IAD Cleansing Care Kit
Innovation 2: Care Instruction System App – “Real-Time Skin Imaging Documentation”
Innovation 3: Educational Videos and a Modified Rectal Drainage Device
Innovation 4: Male-Specific “Good Luck Bag” (Utility Model Patent)
Innovation 5: “Cleanse–Pat Dry–Protect–Air” IAD Care Protocol
A total of 10 research成果 were presented between 2018 and 2023.
A 44% reduction in the incidence of incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD)
A 43% reduction in the incidence of incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD)
Achieved the best comparative outcomes in reducing IAD incidence among domestic and international intensive care units
Demonstrated distinctive and leading characteristics compared with hospitals nationwide
IAD incidence reduced from 12.9% to 3.79%
Total of 7,157 high-risk patients received care
Annual patient cost savings of NT$126,520
One utility model patent obtained for the male-specific “Good Luck Bag”
Overall family satisfaction reached 92.8%
Satisfaction with information provision exceeded 90%
Satisfaction with preventive skin protection exceeded 90%
Satisfaction with answering family concerns exceeded 90%
Satisfaction with overall care services exceeded 90%
Recipient of the Silver Award at the 22nd National Healthcare Quality Award organized by the Joint Commission of Taiwan (JCT)
Recipient of the Silver Tower Award at the Taiwan Continuous Improvement Competition organized by the China Productivity Center (CPC)
Honorable Mention Award at the 2021 Taiwan Healthcare Quality Competition organized by the Taiwan College of Healthcare Executives
Average annual patient out-of-pocket costs reduced by NT$108,810
Annual nursing labor cost savings of NT$262,800
Patient pain scores reduced to 1 following IAD improvement
IAD care knowledge accuracy improved to 86.7%
