Conclusion
This study helped improve knowledge regarding pressure ulcer prevention as it pertains to cost effectiveness. With budget cuts and restrictions, managers must be informed of more economic prevention choices.
Results of this study may give others the incentive to examine the curative properties of this cost-efficient surface with patients living with existing pressure ulcers. The challenge of finding a cost-effective curative approach for treating pressure ulcers is a valuable asset for the health care system. The fact that the inflated surface can be used as a single-patient use surface might help in providing valuable information with regard to infection prevention. Ease of use of the equipment and patient transfer also are important factors to consider and would be worthy aspects to explore in a future study.