Application of the TIME-CDST-based Approach in the Management of Incontinence-associated Dermatitis in Patients With Severe Trauma and Obesity

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effectiveness of the TIME-CDST (Tissue, Inflammation or Infection, Moisture, and Epidermal/Edge status-Clinical Decision Support Tool) in the prevention and management of incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) in patients with severe trauma and obesity. METHODS: A total of 50 patients were assigned to the control group from February to April 2023, and 76 patients were designated as the intervention group from May to July 2023. In the control group, routine skin care measures were taken. The intervention group applied TIME-CDST for systematic hierarchical management, which included assessment, collaboration, control, decision-making, and evaluation. The incidence of IAD and fungal dermatitis, the severity of IAD, and healing time were compared between the 2 groups. RESULTS: The application of TIME-CDST led to a decrease in the incidence of IAD from 44.00% to 26.32% (χ 2 =4.244, P