Keywords
Urinary incontinence
Fecal incontinence
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Abstract
Abstract: Moisture causes patients with urinary and fecal incontinence a risk for pressure ulcers due to direct contact of urine and feces with the skin. The etiology of pressure ulcer is predicted by the assessment scales, but for its application they require the skill of the professional nurse. This paper aims to review and understand the relationship between urinary and fecal incontinence and the early appearance of pressure injuries. The study used the systematic review method, consisting of five steps, which were the establishment of criteria, categorization of studies and synthesis of knowledge produced, data analysis and interpretation and discussion of results. It is suggested among the studies analyzed that urinary and / or fecal incontinence is closely related to early pressure injuries. One of the main characteristics of critically ill patients with decubitus ulcers is the presence of voiding and / or fecal incontinence, which shows the importance of nursing care in the early diagnosis of risks and prevention of these injuries.