Incontinence Associated Dermatitis

e-Learnings

Incontinence Associated Dermatitis - IAD Module 1

Type: E-Learning Course
Topics: Continence Care, Skin Care
Language: EN
Approx. time to complete: 60 Minutes
Accreditation: This module is certified

Introduction

The aim of this module is to provide you with information to improve understanding of incontinence-associated dermatitis including its pathophysiology, complications and prevention strategies to improve outcomes for the people entrusted to your care.

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Accreditation

This module is certified

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

Describe skin anatomy, physiology and skin function
Understand the role skin pH plays in skin integrity
Define IAD
Identify IAD complications
Describe IAD prevention strategies

Presenter

Dr Jill Campbell

Dr Jill Campbell is an experienced wound care clinician and Senior Research Fellow for the National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care at Griffith University in Queensland, Australia.

Her doctoral research investigated the phenomenon of Incontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD) in the acute care setting. Her special skin integrity interests are also pressure injury prevention and management and more broadly, preventing skin injury in vulnerable elders.

She has published and presented her research internationally and has been an invited member of several global expert panels.

Incontinence Associated Dermatitis - IAD Module 1