Development and evaluation of a new pouch product, for male urinary incontinence care

Abstract

　Incontinence-associated dermatitis（IAD）is a common problem in men with urinary incontinence. Although absorbent pads have been used to manage urinary incontinence（UI）and prevent IAD, pad leakage occurs and increases the risk of IAD. The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate a new pouch product, for men with urinary incontinence. This study contained model and healthy volunteer experiments that were conducted to examine and compare the management of UI using absorbent pads（the AP group）or a pouch（the Pouch group）. Urine leakage rates, skin physiological properties, and user satisfaction were evaluated in healthy volunteers. The pad leakage rate was significantly lower in the Pouch group in both the model and healthy volunteer experiments. Time course changes in skin hydration and pH were significantly higher in the AP group than in the Pouch group. User satisfaction including comfort after voiding urine, itchiness, and odor was significantly higher in the Pouch group than in the AP group. The results of the present study showed that the management of UI with a pouch decreased pad leakage and preserved skin properties, which may reduce the risk of IAD. Moreover, user satisfaction was higher with the pouch than with the absorbent pads. Our results suggest that this pouch may have potential as a new product for the management of UI and IAD prevention.