Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society
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J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs · Sep 2015
Comparative StudyComparison Study of Braden Scale and Time-to-Erythema Measures in Long-term Care.
The Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk is used to assess risk, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid guidelines suggest the use of a tissue tolerance procedure that detects time-to-erythema (TTE) to further refine tissue tolerance, a component of the Braden Scale. The aim of this study was to compare the Braden Scale and TTE as risk classification methods and their utility in identifying care planning interventions. ⋯ Study findings provide little support for tissue tolerance testing versus assessment using the validated Braden Scale for assessment of pressure ulcer risk. Study findings support the use of the Braden Scale to develop an individualized care plan based on the areas of risk.
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J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs · Sep 2015
Observational StudyDevelopment and Psychometric Evaluation of the Symptom Intrusiveness Rating Scale Among Individuals Experiencing Pain Associated With Chronic Wounds.
The purpose of this study was to conduct validity and reliability testing of a novel quantitative instrument, the Symptom Intrusiveness Rating Scale (SyIRS), developed to assess health-related quality of life (HRQOL) based on individuals' perception of how symptoms associated with a chronic condition affect their quality of life. It was noted in a review of the literature that an instrument focusing on the impact of symptoms of HRQOL that can be used as a subjective assessment tool for all individuals with symptoms related to a chronic condition is currently not available. ⋯ The SyIRS is a valid and reliable instrument to use for assessing HRQOL based on the perceptions of the impact symptoms associated with a chronic condition.