Comparing use and cost effectiveness of tracheostomy tube securing devices.
Containing health care costs is essential in providing nursing care. This study examined the cost effectiveness and ease of use of two methods to secure tracheostomy tubes. The findings supported using Velcro devices to reduce total procedure costs per patient.
Trinity College of Nursing, Moline, IL, USA.
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D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D006801:Humans; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000191:economics / Q000523:psychology; D013997:Time Factors; D014139:Tracheostomy / Q000191:economics* / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000451:nursing; D016526:Workload