Open AccessHealth economic benefits of cyanoacrylate skin protectants in the management of superficial skin lesions
Author(s) -
Woo Kevin Y.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
international wound journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.867
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1742-481X
pISSN - 1742-4801
DOI - 10.1111/iwj.12237
Subject(s) - medicine , cyanoacrylate , damages , dermatology , skin care , skin reaction , surgery , tears , adhesive , nursing , chemistry , organic chemistry , layer (electronics) , political science , law
Superficial skin damages, including stage II pressure ulcer, skin tears and moisture‐associated skin damages ( MASDs ) are common and constitute a significant disease burden to the health care system. A cost analysis was conducted by comparing a cyanoacrylate barrier film with routine care in the treatment of superficial skin damages in a chronic care facility. The analysis included 12 patients: four patients with stage II pressure ulcers, six with MASD and two with skin tears. Cost analysis was conducted comparing the cost of care 7 days before and 7 days after the acrylate barrier was used. The total cost took into consideration the time, products and supplies required to manage the skin problem.