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Preventing pressure ulcers on the heel: a Canadian cost study
Joan-Enric Torra I Bou1, Justo Rueda López, Gemma Camañes
1Advanced Wound Care Division, Smith & Nephew, Iberia, Spain.
Dermatology Nursing
|October 31, 2009
Summary
A specially shaped hydrocellular dressing is more cost-effective for preventing heel pressure ulcers than traditional bandages. This study evaluated the economic benefits of Allevyn Heel versus Soffban and gauze over eight weeks in at-risk patients.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Nursing
- Health Economics
- Wound Care Management
Background:
- Pressure ulcers, particularly on the heels, pose a significant risk to patient well-being and healthcare costs.
- Effective prevention strategies are crucial for improving patient outcomes and reducing the economic burden of wound care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the cost-effectiveness of a hydrocellular dressing (Allevyn Heel) against a protective heel bandage (Soffban and gauze) for pressure ulcer prevention.
- To evaluate the economic impact of different preventive measures in a Canadian healthcare context.
Main Methods:
- An adaptation of a clinical study involving 130 patients at risk of heel pressure ulcers.
- Cost-effectiveness analysis using Canadian healthcare costs over an 8-week period.
- Comparison of Allevyn Heel dressing versus Soffban and gauze bandage.
Main Results:
- The hydrocellular dressing demonstrated a more favorable cost-effectiveness profile in preventing heel pressure ulcers.
- Specific cost savings associated with the Allevyn Heel intervention were identified.
Conclusions:
- Allevyn Heel represents a cost-effective intervention for the prevention of heel pressure ulcers.
- The findings support the adoption of advanced dressings for pressure ulcer prevention to optimize resource allocation in healthcare settings.
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