Effects of 3 Different Methods of Care on the Peristomal Skin Integrity of Children with Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tubes: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

Pars H., Çavuşoğlu H.

ADVANCES IN SKIN & WOUND CARE, vol.31, no.4, pp.172-181, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 31 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/01.asw.0000530683.93372.3a
  • Journal Name: ADVANCES IN SKIN & WOUND CARE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.172-181
  • Keywords: enteral nutrition, glycerin hydrogel, pediatric, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, peristomal skin integrity, stoma care, wound care, MOISTURE-ASSOCIATED SKIN, HOME ENTERAL NUTRITION, STOMA COMPLICATIONS, PERIWOUND SKIN, INFECTION, MANAGEMENT, PLACEMENT, HYDROGEL, SOCIETY, PEG
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: There are a limited number of studies examining the effects of products used in stoma care. This study compares the effects of 3 different methods of care on the peristomal skin integrity of children with percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes.