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Strategies to reduce treatment costs of peristomal skin complications
Lina Martins1, Kathy Tavernelli, Wendy Sansom
1London Health Sciences Centre, Ontario, Canada.
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Early detection and treatment of peristomal skin complications (PSCs), alongside proper pouching systems, significantly cut healthcare costs. Investing in patient education for PSCs empowers self-management and reduces the economic burden.
Area of Science:
- Medical Care
- Health Economics
- Stoma Management
Background:
- Peristomal skin complications (PSCs) are prevalent and pose significant challenges for patients.
- These complications have considerable consequences for both patient well-being and health economics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate that early detection and treatment of PSCs can reduce associated healthcare costs.
- To highlight the role of correctly fitted pouching systems in managing PSCs and mitigating expenses.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a model for cost estimation of PSCs.
- Incorporated a real-life global dataset of individuals with stomas for calculations.
Main Results:
- Early detection and treatment of PSCs, coupled with appropriate pouching, can lead to substantial cost savings.
- An estimated annual saving of £28.1 million in the UK is projected through these interventions.
Conclusions:
- Prioritizing resources for education, guidance, and assistance for people with stomas is crucial.
- Enhanced awareness of early PSC signs facilitates timely self-management, reducing treatment costs and improving patient outcomes.
Abstract:
Peristomal skin complications (PSCs) are common and troublesome and the consequences are substantial both for the patient and from a health-economic viewpoint. The purpose of this article is to demonstrate that early detection and treatment of PSCs, combined with the use of a correctly fitted and appropriate pouching system, can reduce treatment costs-in the UK, it is estimated to save £28.1m annually. A model for cost estimation of PSCs and a real-life global data set of people with stomas are used for the calculations. A high priority should be given to ensuring resources are available to provide education, guidance and assistance to people with a stoma. This would support increased awareness of the first signs of PSCs and enable self-management at an early stage.
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