There are many studies in publication which show the skin benefits of no-rinse cleansers, such as TENA Wash Cream, in comparison to traditional soap-and-water cleansing products.  University Hospitals Birmingham have been using TENA Wash Cream for some time, but found that usage was low and therefore the benefits of the product were not being experienced to their full potential. In 2014, a six-month study was undertaken by UHB with the aim of determining whether TENA Wash Cream, alongside targeted education surrounding skincare of incontinent individuals, would improve usage and ultimately improve the skin condition of incontinent patients.

The study resulted in a “significant reduction in incontinence associated moisture lesions across the trust”. The clinical areas included in the study demonstrated a fantastic 70–76.9% reduction in moisture lesion incidence, compared to an 8.3–13.6% reduction in the control groups.
The overall conclusion of the study was that the combination of proper education, alongside appropriate usage of TENA Wash Cream, has demonstrated significant patient benefit when it comes to skincare of incontinent individuals.

A full copy of the study, which has been published in the Journal of Wound Care’s May 2016 issue, can be found here.