Health care is under increasing scrutiny in relation to both the financial cost of service delivery and the maintenance of the highest standards of care.
The current healthcare environment has prompted healthcare professionals to consider carefully the clinical and financial outcomes of wound management dressing products that are listed in wound management formularies and used within clinical practice. This article discusses the appropriate use of Allevyn Gentle Border Lite™ (Smith and Nephew) and considers the dressing’s function from a clinical, practical and financial perspective. The paper also explores the features of foam dressings and the importance of clinical and cost-effectiveness in practice today.
