Cost Evaluation of Venous Leg Ulcers Management

Comparative and Prospective Evaluation of Direct Cost of Venous Leg Ulcers Management With Two Compression Systems

The purpose of this study is to evaluate direct costs of Venous Leg Ulcers (VLU) management when two different compression systems are used.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate direct costs of Venous Leg Ulcers management when two different compression systems are used. Micro-costing during the study will bring direct costs which include nurse and physician time, dressings and bandages.

Perspective of costs will be Public Health Insurance. Time horizon will be 16 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• consent to participate
• ambulatory management
• 1 to 3 leg ulcers
• leg ulcers below the knee and above ankle
• no contra-indication to wear compression bandage
• not currently treated by one of the investigational devices

Exclusion Criteria:

• cognitive impairment
• opposition to wear compression bandage
• bedridden
• pregnancy