Cost-effectiveness of Dermabond versus sutures for lacerated wound closure: A randomised controlled trial
Journal article
Wong, Mi Ling Eliza, Rainer, T. H., Ng, Yan Lam, Chan, M. S. and Lopez, Violeta. (2011). Cost-effectiveness of Dermabond versus sutures for lacerated wound closure: A randomised controlled trial. Hong Kong Medical Journal.
Authors | Wong, Mi Ling Eliza, Rainer, T. H., Ng, Yan Lam, Chan, M. S. and Lopez, Violeta |
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Abstract | 1. For management of simple lacerated wounds, tissue adhesive (Dermabond) achieved more positive outcomes but incurred higher cost, compared with standard sutures. 2. Dermabond may be more cost-effective than standard sutures from a societal viewpoint. 3. Use of sutures required more nursing time and additional costs from subsequent dressing, whereas use of Dermabond incurred higher equipment costs. 4. Dermabond achieved better appearance outcome and patient satisfaction, compared with sutures. 5. Pain levels were not significantly different in patients treated with Dermabond or sutures. |
Year | 2011 |
Journal | Hong Kong Medical Journal |
Web address (URL) | http://www.hkmj.org/abstracts/v17n6s6/4.htm |
Open access | Open access |
Research Group | School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine |
Publisher's version |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/87x49/cost-effectiveness-of-dermabond-versus-sutures-for-lacerated-wound-closure-a-randomised-controlled-trial
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