Análise de custos do tratamento de lesão por pressão em pacientes internados

Abstract

Objective:To evaluate the cost of treatment of pressure injuries in hospitalized patients, related to the dressing materials and nursing workforce. Method:cross-sectional, descriptive study with secondary data of direct cost analysis with dressing materials in the treatment of pressure lesions, conducted at a medium sized teaching hospital in the state of Minas Gerais. The sample was not probabilistic, totaling 60 participants. Results:in relation to costs with treatment of pressure injury, we observed a half-yearly cost average of R $ 1,886.00 per patient, and a total cost of R $ 113,186.00. As for the cost of nursing professionals, the majority of patients had a maximumcost of R $ 1,000. Conclusions:the evaluation of population and costs indicated that the treatment ofpressure injury entails high costs and burden health institutions. Preventive measures, when possible, should be optimized, resulting in savings for the institution.