An economic appraisal of the Australian Medical Sheepskin for the prevention of sacral pressure ulcers from a nursing home perspective

• Main Authors: Achterberg Wilco (Author), Francke Anneke L (Author), Ament Andre (Author), Mistiaen Patriek (Author), Halfens Ruud (Author), Huizinga Janneke (Author), Post Henri (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Many devices are in use to prevent pressure ulcers, but from most little is known about their effects and costs. One such preventive device is the Australian Medical Sheepskin that has been proven effective in three randomized trials...