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Background
Pressure ulcers in nursing homes represent a
significant problem for residents in terms of
morbidity, pain and reduced quality of life.
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They
represent a major cost to the facility in terms of
treatment, regulatory fines and potential litigation.
6-9
Objective
To quantify the reduction in pressure ulcer incidence,
incontinence-acquired dermatitis and pressure ulcer
costs at a long-term care facility when they use
Remedy skincare products and the Remedy/Restore
Briefs coated with Remedy Skin Repair Cream.
Methodology
This was a retrospective cohort study based on the
data collected by the staff. The Remedy skin care
products used constituted a complete care system,
encompassing cleansers, moisturizers, protectants and
antifungal products when applicable.
Findings
Pressure ulcer incidence dropped from 17%
to 0%, where it has remained into 2008. The
incidence rate for incontinence-associated
dermatitis reduced from 30% to 0.04% during
the study period. Savings are estimated at
an average $861.00 per resident at-risk for
pressure ulcers over their length of stay in
the nursing home. This considers all at-risk
residents whether they acquire a pressure ulcer
or not. Savings are produced from reduction in
nosocomial pressure ulcers and incontinence-
associated dermatitis treatment, including labor,
medications and medical products.
Impact
According to the study, “The main factor for
pressure ulcer reduction in this evaluation was
skin care using Remedy product therapy that
highlights a silicone-based dermal nourishing
emollient skin care regimen.”
* Adapted from the original study
A Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Study:
Quantified Value of Remedy Skin care
Products and Remedy/Restore
®
Briefs in
an At-Risk Resident Population for Pressure
Ulcer and Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis
50%
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
United States Pressure Incidence Rate Average for Nursing Homes (12%)
Incidence Rate (%)
Jan-03
May-03
Sep-03
Jan-04
May-04
Sep-04
Jan-05
May-05
Sep-05
Jan-06
May-06
Sep-06
New Jersey Average PU Incidence Rate for Nursing Homes (12%)
45%
33%
28%
24%
17%
18%
26%
20%
14%
17%
Change to Medline LAL Replacement Matresses
Remedy Skin Care Begins
Switch to Medline Restore Briefs
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Clinically Tested to be:
• Non-Cytotoxic
• Non-Sensitizing
• Non-Irritating
• Non-Allergenic
Dermatologist Tested
References:
Pressure Ulcer Incidence Rates
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