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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Health Economics
  • Nursing Practice

Background:

  • The Turning for Ulcer Reduction (TURN) study evaluated optimal turning frequency for nursing home residents at risk of pressure ulcers (PrUs).
  • Economic data from this multisite randomized controlled trial are presented.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the economic impact in Ontario of changing resident repositioning schedules.
  • Comparing 2-hour intervals to 3-hour or 4-hour intervals for pressure ulcer prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis included costs of nursing staff time for repositioning.
  • Costs of incontinent care supplies (briefs, barrier cream, washcloths) were also considered.

Main Results:

  • Switching to 3-hour or 4-hour repositioning yields estimated daily savings of $11.05 or $16.74 per at-risk resident.
  • For Ontario, this translates to potential daily savings of $286,420 (3-hour) or $433,913 (4-hour), totaling $104.5M-$158.4M annually.

Conclusions:

  • Less frequent repositioning (3- or 4-hour intervals) appears economically advantageous for Ontario.
  • These findings suggest substantial cost savings without increasing pressure ulcer risk for residents.