Preventing pressure ulcers on the heel: a Canadian cost study.
An adaptation of a clinical study of 130 patients at risk of developing a pressure ulcer on the heels was performed using Canadian costs. The aim of the study was to compare the cost effectiveness of a specially shaped hydrocellular dressing (Allevyn Heel) versus that of a protective heel bandage (Soffban and gauze) in pressure ulcer prevention over an 8-week period.
Torra I Bou
Joan-Enric
JE
Advanced Wound Care Division, Smith & Nephew, Iberia, Spain.
Rueda López
Justo
J
Camañes
Gemma
G
Herrero Narváez
Elias
E
Blanco Blanco
Joan
J
Ballesté Torralba
Jordi
J
Martinez-Esparza
Elvira Hernández
EH
García
Lorena San Miguel
LS
Soriano
José Verdú
JV
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002170:Canada; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D005260:Female; D006365:Heel; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009779:Occlusive Dressings / Q000191:economics; D011140:Polyurethanes / Q000191:economics; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000191:economics / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control*
D011140:Polyurethanes; C081143:allevyn