Nursing research
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
Predicting pressure ulcer risk: a multisite study of the predictive validity of the Braden Scale.
There have been no studies that have tested the Braden Scale for predictive validity and established cutoff points for assessing risk specific to different settings. ⋯ Risk assessment on admission is important for timely planning of preventive strategies. Ongoing assessment in SNFs and VAMCs improves prediction and permits fine-tuning of the risk-based prevention protocols. In tertiary care the most accurate prediction occurs at 48 to 72 hours after admission and at this time the care plan can be refined.