A patient-centric approach to bed bathing
- Eaton, Denise
Abstract The ability to use best practice approaches for care and personal hygiene purposes extends to one of the fundamental aspects of nursing - bed washing a patient. However routine it might seem, a patient-centric approach should always be adopted for what is an intimate and intrusive procedure. This article will examine the benefits of disposable wipes when bathing patients confined to bed in a care setting, comparing the experience with the more traditional method of soap and water. The article will focus on patient choice and comfort, personal hygiene aspects, as well as the time benefits to nurses performing routine care.
In this article…
Considerations when undertaking bed bathing of patients
How waterless bathing offers a viable alternative to soap and water
The benefits of disposable wipes for bathing patients confined to bed
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