For people living with an ostomy, leakage and peristomal skin complications (PSC) are common issues that often appear together. Better means of preventing these issues could improve the quality of life of these patients. The purpose of the research presented here was to identify and build a model of risk factors for PSC.Risk factors were identified via discussion sessions with Coloplast's internal ostomy care experts, the Coloplast Skin Expert Panel, the Global Coloplast Ostomy Forum (COF), and 18 national COF boards, collectively representing more than 400 ostomy care nurses from around the world. Risk factors were identified by these expert groups, analysed, clustered into categories, and discussed in several stages, resulting in the risk factor model for PSC, comprising three overall categories and their related risk factors (n=24). Consensus on the model was achieved using a modified Delphi process involving over 4000 experts within ostomy care from 35 countries. In parallel, a systematic literature review of risk factors for PSC was performed to identify primary literature supporting the model. Relevant articles published from 2000 until August 2020 were included in the review, and 58 articles were found to support 19 out of the total 24 risk factors. The risk factor model for PSC was ratified by the Coloplast Skin Expert Panel and the Global COF and holds potential to be included in guidelines for healthcare professionals and to be used as a tool in daily clinical practice.
Evidence indicates that peristomal skin complications (PSC) are a common problem for people with an ostomy and have serious implications on their overall health and quality of life. While there is evidence and documentation on the cause and effect of PSC, there is little written on the risk factors or on how to maintain peristomal skin integrity and prevent PSC. To address this gap, a panel of ostomy experts was convened to conduct a process to reach an international consensus on PSC risk factors. A large-scale modified Delphi consensus-building process was conducted between September 2019 and October 2020. A total of 4,285 online survey responses were received from 36 countries across six continents. The result was a consensus focused on the prevention of PSC and on the individual patient risk factors healthcare providers should consider when determining the best pouching system and care plan for ostomy patients. The consensus supported the development of a PSC risk factor model. The model was subsequently ratified in October 2020. The purpose of the model is to help guide healthcare providers in assessing the risk factors for developing a PSC for each patient and ultimately guide healthcare providers to prevent skin damage, maintain healthy peristomal skin, and support the overall health, wellbeing and quality of life of ostomy patients. Keywords leakage, moisture-associated skin damage, patient quality of life, peristomal skin complications, risk factors For referencing Down G et al. Clinical preventive-based best practices to reduce the risk of peristomal skin complicationsan international consensus report.
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