Research Skills: A Study on Dermalux Lotion for Aging Skin Integrity

This report delves into the research surrounding skin integrity in the elderly, particularly focusing on the use of Dermalux lotion and alternative bed-bathing methods. It examines the degenerative changes in aging skin and explores the effectiveness of Dermalux soft towel lotion in cleansing and replenishing moisture, comparing it to traditional bed bath methods. The research highlights the importance of maintaining skin hydration and addresses the emotional and physical needs related to skin integrity in older adults. Furthermore, it emphasizes the significance of cultural safety and ethical considerations in research and care, referencing the ANMC code of conduct and relevant policies. The study suggests that Dermalux lotion hot baths can improve skin integrity, enhance patient confidence, and provide cost-effective solutions for skin diseases like xerosis and pruritus. The report also touches on the ethical frameworks of nursing research, including confidentiality and duty of care, ensuring responsible conduct throughout the study.

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Farage, M.A., Miller, K.W. and Maibach, H.I., 2015. Degenerative changes in aging skin.
In Textbook of aging skin(pp. 1-18). Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
The research question raised by this question is that how the skin integrity changes with ageing?
Gillis, K., Tency, I., Roelant, E., Laureys, S., Devriendt, H. and Lips, D., 2016. Skin
hydration in nursing home residents using disposable bed baths. Geriatric Nursing, 37(3),
pp.175-179.
The objective of this study is to evaluate new ways for the application of bed baths and reduce
the risk for dry skin with the help of a randomized control trial.
Hancock, I., Bowman, A. and Prater, D., 2000. ‘The day of the soft towel?’: Comparison of
the current bed‐bathing method with the Soft Towel bed‐bathing method. International
journal of nursing practice, 6(4), pp.207-213.
The research question of this study is whether soft towel bathing methods are effective than the
current bed bathing method.
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According to Farage et al.(2015) Skin provides with several important functions, such as
protection from the external environment, thermoregulation, maintenance of the electrolyte
balance of the skin, responsible for the sense of touch. With the increasing age the collagen and
the connective tissue of the skin loosens which drives loss of skin integrity.

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My study would help to develop a further understanding of the mechanism of how a skin
functions during the old age.
As stated by Kotner et al. (2013), retention of moisture is one of the things that a young
skin does. According to Shishido and Yano (2017) bath in lukewarm water with emollients can
help in the retention of moisture of the skin. A 30 minutes bath in lukewarm water for 30
minutes followed by blotting the body with a warm towel instead of rubbing can maintain the
skin hydration. As opposed by Kotner et al. (2013) bed bath with excessive hot water can break
the skin. Hence it is necessary to keep a check on the temperature and the application of oils for
maintaining a hydrated skin.
The concerned study will help to understand the mechanism that enables the dermalux
lotion to show its effects.
As stated by Hancock et al. (2000) a dermalux soft towel lotion (Whitely Industries), is a
mild, natural oil based lotion that can be used in cleansing and replenishing the moisture content
of the skin. It has been found that these soft towel baths are not only comforting but are also cost
effective. It can be used in a number of skin diseases like xerosis (Dryness), Pruritus and
aczematous inflammatory dermatosis. As argued by Gillis et al., (2016), the normal hot bed baths
fail to leave any softening effect on the skin, but the dermalux soft towel lotion keeps the skin
soft and supple. A study by Shishido and Yano (2017) reveals that application of hot towel,
about 10 seconds after bed bath can increase the water content of the stratum corneum (outer
layer of the skin, consisting of keratinized cells) and helps to function the skin actively. My study
will strengthen the facts of using dermalux lotions in maintain skin integrity.

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7.1 Physical need: To have a good skin type even during the old age.
Solution: By dermalux hot bath that will maintain the skin integrity.
Emotional need: Lack of skin integrity may hamper the confidence level in the patient.
Solution: If the study gains success then dermalux lotion hot bath can be used which can help
the elders by providing them with self confidence.
7.2. Cultural safety should be maintains while giving a quality of care. For example cultural
background of some people may not allow him to take care from a different gender. Some
culture might not allow a person to shave; in that case some other measures have to be taken to
maintain cleanliness. It is essential to accept their diversified different cultural background.
7.3 ANMC code of conduct has to be maintenance while researching and participating in the
study
7.4 The two policies and procedures that has to be kept in mind while applying or conducting
research are-
1. The researcher should comply with all the ethical requirements such as, where research
procedures require animals as research subjects, approval should be taken from the Human
Research Ethics Committee.
2. It is necessary to gain permits from the external body for conducting research on sensitive
issues, such as experimentation with viruses or gene transplantation.

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7.5 the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research involving Humans; the Rules
Governing Human Research Projects at the University of New South Wales; and. the Australian
Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes.
7.6. All the researchers should maintain their duty of care and maintain some ethical
responsibilities. All of them should abide by the ethical frameworks of nursing research. To
ensure and evaluate that all the research staffs are doing their duties properly, feed backs can be
taken from the participants about the conduct of the staffs.
7.7. Confidentiality can be maintained by interaction with the participants individually, by
documenting their feedback and storing them electronically and preventing unauthorized access
to the document of the patients.

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References
Farage, M.A., Miller, K.W. and Maibach, H.I., 2015. Degenerative changes in aging skin.
In Textbook of aging skin(pp. 1-18). Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
Gillis, K., Tency, I., Roelant, E., Laureys, S., Devriendt, H. and Lips, D., 2016. Skin hydration in
nursing home residents using disposable bed baths. Geriatric Nursing, 37(3), pp.175-179.
Hancock, I., Bowman, A. and Prater, D., 2000. ‘The day of the soft towel?’: Comparison of the
current bed‐bathing method with the Soft Towel bed‐bathing method. International journal of
nursing practice, 6(4), pp.207-213.
Kottner, J., Lichterfeld, A. and Blume‐Peytavi, U., 2013. Maintaining skin integrity in the aged:
a systematic review. British Journal of Dermatology, 169(3), pp.528-542.
Shishido, I. and Yano, R., 2017. Pilot study on benefits of applying a hot towel for 10 s to the
skin of elderly nursing home residents during bed baths: Towards safe and comfortable bed
baths. Geriatric Nursing.