TABLE 5. Results.
| Outcome | Barrier Alone | Barrier & Components | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Individuals | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Effectiveness | |||
| Total PSC events | 650 | 520 | 130 |
| Individuals with 1 or fewer PSCs | 86% | 97% | |
| Individuals with more than 1 PSCs | 14% | 3% | |
| Quality-adjusted life daysa | |||
| Full cohort | 269,495 | 270,538 | 1043 |
| Total resource use (average, per individual)b | |||
| Ostomy supplies (barriers; pouches) | $2109 | $2061 | ($48) |
| Ostomy components | … | $224 | $224 |
| Clinical utilization | $91 | $54 | ($37) |
| Total | $2200 | $2339 | ($139) |
Abbreviation: PSC, peristomal skin complication.
aBased on a 360-day modeled year.
b2014 Canadian dollars.