 | Kerraboot
was rated significantly better than existing dressings by both patients and healthcare
workers. |
|
It was easier to apply than existing dressings and very convenient to use. |
| It
provides an effective barrier against wound odour, a common and embarrassing problem
for patients suffering from leg and foot ulcers. |
| It
saved 70% of the nurses’ time when the ulcer dressings were changed compared
to standard dressings, with 25% of patients becoming nurse independent. This indicates
significant cost savings in terms of healthcare professionals’ time. |
| It
was extremely well tolerated by the patient and no safety issues were reported. |
| In
some patients it enabled early discharge from the hospital. |
| Amputation
was avoided in certain patients where, previously, it had been considered to be
the only suitable procedure. This demonstrates that good ulcer management not
only reduces the time of ulcer healing but can also reduce the rate of lower limb
amputations. |
| It
is extremely cost effective in patients who usually require multiple dressings
for their ulcer. It does not require the use of any kind of secondary or retention
dressings, typically needed with current dressings, thereby saving further healthcare
costs. |
