Use of Low-level Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Incontinence-associated Dermatitis in the Elderly
Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) is defined as skin inflammation resulting from prolonged exposure to feces and/or urine, found in individuals with urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, or both. Currently, preventive and treatment measures with strong clinical evidence include gentle hygiene and application of barrier products. Justification: Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is used in the tissue repair process, due to its analgesic, anti-inflammatory and biomodulator effects, with improvement in the treatment of pressure injuries. In this way, would the use of LLLT bring better results associated with topical treatment for the management of IAD?
• Elderly people who have Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis (persistent erythema with intact epidermis and erythema with signs of epidermal loss) admitted to the surgical medical clinic;
• Elderly people who have Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis (persistent erythema with intact epidermis and erythema with signs of epidermal loss) admitted to the the semi intensive.