Costs of treating skin lesions in Primary Health Care

Abstract

Objective: To compare the cost of dressing with the use of conventional and advanced dressings in Primary Health Care. Method: Retrospective longitudinal study conducted in a municipality in the interior of Minas Gerais, Brazil, which followed 15 patients from admission to the healing of skin lesions to calculate treatment costs. Previous treatment up to the time of admission to the study was compared by processing the time and materials spent with the current treatment with advanced coverage. Results: In the conventional treatment, the average time of existence of the lesion before admission in the study was 620 days. The estimated total cost of all patients with daily change of conventional dressing was R$ 101,030.58 (US$ 26,586.94). In the advanced coverage treatment modality, the average follow-up time was 151 days, resulting in a total cost of R$ 15,631.02 (US$ 4,113.43). The savings were over R$ 85,000.00 (US$ 22,370.00). Conclusion: The cost of treatment with advanced coverages was seven times lower for the municipality, in addition to reducing the healing time for patients, allowing a shorter return to their work activities.

Estimating the cost of wounds both nationally and regionally within the top 10 highest spenders

“…A literature search shows several studies have been carried out to highlight the cost of wounds within Brazil. 22,23 None, however, have provided a complete national cost nor indeed regional component. A regional analysis (Figure 6) demonstrates significant costs particularly in the east and south of the country.…”

“…With a large population its national healthcare spend is significant, 21 and this includes wounds (Table 1). A literature search shows several studies have been carried out to highlight the cost of wounds within Brazil 22,23 . None, however, have provided a complete national cost nor indeed regional component.…”

“…A literature search shows several studies have been carried out to highlight the cost of wounds within Brazil. 22 , 23 None, however, have provided a complete national cost nor indeed regional component.…”

Economic evaluation of the cost-utility of remote monitoring in children with obese in rural zone

“…Where: Equation 3 represents the annual unit cost of supplies and services per service in conventional health care (Cortez et al, 2019).…”

Custos Diretos Com Feridas Crônicas Em Serviço Ambulatorial De Uma Universidade Pública No Nordeste Brasileiro

“…Custos diretos dizem respeito aos gastos empregados diretamente na assistência prestada, a saber, tecnologias utilizadas e mão de obra de profissionais da saúde são exemplos. Já os custos indiretos são aqueles que refletem sobre os indivíduos, organizações e a sociedade pela participação no processo 5 .…”