Development and validation of a nursing clinical protocol for dermatitis associated with incontinence in pediatrics*

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Keywords:

Pediatric Nursing, Child Health, Low-Level Light Therapy, Enterostomal Therapy, Diaper Rash

Abstract

Objective: To develop and validate the content of a nursing clinical protocol for the treatment of children with dermatitis associated with incontinence using low-intensity laser therapy as an adjuvant.

Method: Methodological study conducted between 2022 and 2024, through the stages of literature review, construction, and validation of the clinical protocol. This protocol was structured into 10 topics based on the recommendations of the methodological guidelines for the development of clinical protocols from the Ministry of Health, evaluated by specialist nurses considering the themes of clarity, coherence, relevance, and completeness.

Results: The contents were structured around the use of disposable diapers with frequent changes, the use of appropriate products for hygiene, and the application of products for skin protection, as recommended by the literature, in addition to the use of Low-Intensity Laser Therapy as an adjuvant treatment. The content validation index for each verified topic ranged from 91.6% to 100%.

Conclusion: The clinical protocol was considered valid for the treatment of dermatitis associated with incontinence in the pediatric context.

Author Biographies

Gabriela Beims Gapski , Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.

Nurse. Master's degree in Nursing Care Management. Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.

 

Juliana Balbinot Reis Girond, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.

Nurse. PhD in Nursing, Professor at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.

 

 

Jane Cristina Anders , Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.

Nurse. PhD in Nursing, Professor at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.

 

 

Kelli Borges dos Santos , Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil.

Nurse. PhD in Nursing, Professor at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil.

 

Anna Julia Trindade Bittencourt, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.

Nursing student at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.

 

 

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Gapski , G. B., Girond, J. B. R., Anders , J. C., dos Santos , K. B., & Bittencourt, A. J. T. (2026). Development and validation of a nursing clinical protocol for dermatitis associated with incontinence in pediatrics*. Cogitare Enfermagem, 31. Retrieved from https://revistas.ufpr.br/cogitare/article/view/99330

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