Minimum wiping pressure and number of wipes that can remove dirt during bed baths using disposable towels: a multi-study approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Friction irritation by wiping increases the risk of skin problems. In bed baths with cotton towels, wiping three times with weak pressure (10-20 mmHg ≈ 1333-2666 Pa) can remove dirt while maintaining skin barrier function. However, few studies have examined the appropriate frictional irritation with disposable towels. This study aimed to analyse the wiping pressure and number of wipes currently applied by nurses when using disposable towels during bed baths and propose the minimum values for removing dirt from the skin.

Methods

This multi-study approach consisted of cross-sectional and crossover design components. In Study 1, 101 nurses in two hospitals were observed by recording the wiping pressure and number of wipes when using both disposable (nonwoven) and cot

SUBMITTER: Konya I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9842401 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature