Prevention is one of the most important components of wound and ostomy care. Factors such as hydration, pressure, excessive moisture, cleanliness, and erythema can all affect wound healing rate, patient comfort, and the incidence of new wounds. By taking a proactive stance, health care professionals can reduce the risk of infection, reduce costs, and improve patient outcomes.1
Why Preventative Skin Care is Important
Wounds affect 35% of all hospice patients, and 120,000 new ostomy surgeries are performed each year.2,3 This makes these two of the most prevalent conditions faced by nurses and other health care professionals …