Health economic assessment of negative pressure wound therapy use in the management of subcutaneous abdominal wound healing impairment (SAWHI) in the out-of-hospital setting.

ABSTRACT: Development of subcutaneous abdominal wound healing impairment (SAWHI) can greatly affect patient care. Complications from SAWHI include delayed healing, increased risk of infection, and fascial dehiscence resulting in increased patient care and associated costs. Treatment options include conventional wound treatment or negative pressure wound therapy, both of which can be used in the out-of-hospital setting. However, limited published evidence on cost-effectiveness exists. A conservative health economic model was created to assess the cost-benefit of negative pressure wound therapy in the out-of-hospital setting for the management of SAWHI. Study data from a published multicentre randomised controlled trial were used and represented 221 patients that received care in the out-of-hospital s

SUBMITTER: Brennfleck FW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9885446 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature