Efficiency and cost effectiveness of negative pressure wound therapy.
Negative pressure wound therapy can be used to treat wounds of varying aetiology. This article presents findings of a literature review investigating the efficiency and cost effectiveness of this form of therapy. Since negative pressure wound therapy is becoming more common, it is important to understand the evidence base for its use to ensure optimum care outcomes for patients and cost effectiveness.
Royal Derby Hospital, Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, England.
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D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D006801:Humans; D054843:Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D061214:Patient Safety; D013997:Time Factors; D014945:Wound Healing
efficiency; literature review; negative pressure wound therapy; vacuum therapy; wound care; wound healing