Advancements and Uses of Infrared Thermography for Patients with Intestinal Stomas: A Scoping Review - Takeaways - MDSpire

Advancements and Uses of Infrared Thermography for Patients with Intestinal Stomas: A Scoping Review

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  • Wen Xu

  • April 20, 2026

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    Infrared thermography (IRT) offers non-contact temperature monitoring, enhancing assessment of peristomal skin complications in intestinal stoma care.

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    Current literature indicates IRT's feasibility for monitoring temperature patterns related to intestinal stomas, though validation remains insufficient.

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    Standardized acquisition procedures and interpretable thresholds are essential for integrating IRT into nurse-led decision-making for stoma care.

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    Nine studies were reviewed, highlighting diverse applications of IRT, including infection monitoring and perfusion evaluation in postoperative settings.

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    Future research should focus on clinically meaningful endpoints and reproducibility to establish IRT's value beyond traditional assessment methods.

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Advancements and Uses of Infrared Thermography for Patients with Intestinal Stomas: A Scoping Review

  • by Wen Xu

  • April 20, 2026

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