At week 4, compared with previous dressings, ALLEVYN LIFE Dressings significantly reduced mean weekly dressing change frequency by 47.1%1 and mean weekly dressing costs by 58.7%.1
A majority of healthcare professionals agreed that ALLEVYN LIFE Dressings performed better than previous dressings for the seven assessed characteristics. Patient satisfaction also improved for overall wound care experience, exudate control, and comfort, all despite fewer nursing visits. 1
'Frequency of dressing changes is a key cost driver for nurse time, materials and dressings in wound management, and is becoming even more important with the changes to care delivery we have seen driven by the pandemic.' said
The ambispective observational study was conducted at 24 primary care centres and six nursing homes in
ALLEVYN LIFE Dressings with EXULOCK Advanced Lock-in technology provide effective exudate management,2-5 and high levels of patient comfort and confidence. 4,5 The EXUMASK Change Indicator helps patients and carers take ownership of wounds,4 whilst simultaneously providing high patient satisfaction as well as saving time through fewer dressing changes.5,6
About Smith+Nephew
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