Table 2 Resources used and time loss due to leg ulcers during the first year of follow-up
4LB (n = 215) | SSB (n = 209) | Difference* | |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | ||
Number of nursing visits | 28.25 (24.16) | 32.64 (24.07) | −14% |
Total nursing time (hour) | 15.90 (13.28) | 18.48 (15.63) | −14% |
Total number of bandages used | 24.04 (24.54) | 11.64 (10.07) | 107% |
Health services used | |||
Family doctor visits† | 0.284 (0.790) | 0.368 (0.857) | −23% |
Specialist visits† | 0.019 (0.135) | 0.081 (0.402) | −77% |
Hospital visits† | 0.005 (0.068) | 0.014 (0.119) | −64% |
Emergency room visits† | 0.260 (0.087) | 0.411 (1.603) | −37% |
Lost work hours‡ | 1.14 (6.09) | 1.24 (5.29) | −8% |