Relationship between skin moisture and medical device related pressure injury (MDRPI) in intensive care units: Prospective study

Abstract

Objective

To determine the relationship between skin moisture and the incidence of medical devices related to pressure injury (MDRPI).

Method

This was a prospective study in an intensive care unit. Measurement of changes in skin moisture is measured every two days until thirteenth. The skin moisture status between no MDRPI and presence of MDRPI analyzed using independent t-test.

Result

The independent t-test confirmed no difference of skin moisture between no MDRPI group (the range of moisture: 28.81 ± 2.68 to 32.38 ± 5.44) and presence MDRPI group (the range of moisture: 27.67 ± 2.02 to 31.93 ± 2.21) for intervention devices and presence MDRPI group (the range of moisture: 27.06 ± 4.33 to 40.53 ± 32.53) and presence MDRPI group (the range of moisture: 27.50 ± 1.51 to 34.79 ± 12.58) for intervention devices.

Conclusion

Current study indicates the role of skin moisture in development of MDRPI remains unanswered.