[Cost-effectiveness of a TLC-NOSF polyurethane foam dressing]

Rev Enferm. 2012 Nov;35(11):27-32.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Chronic wounds represent a drain on the Spanish health system, nowdays is necessary an optimization of the resources used and that is for this that is necessary justify the use of the products over others through cost-effective studies for to show the economic benefit to professionals and the life quality of patient. This article compares the use of a new technology for format polyurethane foam, TLC-NOSF, with the most commonly used products for treating wounds. This comparison is made using a cost-effectiveness model (Markov Model). The results demonstrate that treatment with polyurethane foam dressing with TLC-NOSF are cost-effective versus treatments with polyurethane foams most commonly used in Spain.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Bandages / economics*
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Humans
  • Leg Ulcer / therapy*
  • Polyurethanes / economics*

Substances

  • Polyurethanes
  • polyurethane foam