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A cost-effectiveness analysis of two different repositioning strategies for the prevention of pressure ulcers

Lookup NU author(s): Professor Gerard Stansby

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Abstract

Aims. To assess the cost effectiveness of two repositioning strategies and inform the 2014 National Institute for Health and Care Excellence clinical guideline recommendations on pressure ulcer prevention.Background. Pressure ulcers are distressing events, caused when skin and underlying tissues are placed under pressure sufficient to impair blood supply. They can have a substantial impact on quality of life and have significant resource implications. Repositioning is a key prevention strategy, but can be resource intensive, leading to variation in practice. This economic analysis was conducted to identify the most cost-effective repositioning strategy for the prevention of pressure ulcers.Design. The economic analysis took the form of a cost-utility model.Methods. The clinical inputs to the model were taken from a systematic review of clinical data. The population in the model was older people in a nursing home. The economic model was developed with members of the guideline development group and included costs borne by the UK National Health Service. Outcomes were expressed as costs and quality adjusted life years.Conclusion. Despite being marginally more clinically effective, alternating 2 and 4 hourly repositioning is not a cost-effective use of UK National Health Service resources (compared with 4 hourly repositioning) for this high risk group of patients at a cost-effectiveness threshold of 20,000 pound per quality adjusted life years. These results were used to inform the clinical guideline recommendations for those who are at high risk of developing pressure ulcers.


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Author(s): Marsden G, Jones K, Neilson J, Avital L, Collier M, Stansby G

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of Advanced Nursing

Year: 2015

Volume: 71

Issue: 12

Pages: 2879-2885

Print publication date: 01/12/2015

Online publication date: 27/08/2015

Acceptance date: 17/07/2015

ISSN (print): 0309-2402

ISSN (electronic): 1365-2648

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jan.12753

DOI: 10.1111/jan.12753


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