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

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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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