Compression Therapy Is Cost-Saving in the Prevention of Lower Limb Recurrent Cellulitis in Patients with Chronic Edema.

ABSTRACT: Background: Cellulitis is a common and often recurrent infection that causes substantial financial burden and morbidity. Compression therapy reduces the risk of recurrent cellulitis episodes for adults with chronic edema; however, little is known about the cost-effectiveness of the intervention. Methods and Results: A cost analysis was undertaken during a randomized controlled trial (RCT) involving 84 participants with lower limb chronic edema and a history of recurrent cellulitis. The intervention group received compression therapy and education, while the control group received education only. A clinical audit and survey were used to measure health service and patient resource use for (1) the most recent episode of cellulitis, and (2) compression therapy over

SUBMITTER: Webb E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10125391 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature