ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR PRESSURE ULCERS
Alanen, Jasmiina; Muli, Rhoda (2015)
Centria ammattikorkeakoulu (Keski-Pohjanmaan ammattikorkeakoulu)
2015
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http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201501231549
http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201501231549
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Chronic wounds are a huge burden to the patients, health care professionals and the health care system. This translates to a significant number of persons involved in this process and costs a large sum of money annually. One must comprehend the best assessment tools that can assist in assessing development of pressure ulcers to be able to prevent these chronic wounds.
The purpose of this research was to find out more information on pressure ulcer assessment tools. It also revealed ways of scaling pressure ulcers on patients who have developed pressure ulcers. The goal was to provide information to nurses, nursing students and other health care professionals on pressure ulcer risk factors and prevention strategies. The study applied literature process and analyzed data through comparative and content analysis. The theoretical framework discussed of four assessment tools namely, Braden, Waterlow, Norton and Jackson-Cubbin Scales. These scales have their own sub-scales that aid in assessing pressure ulcer development.
The study identified six different assessment tools used: Braden, Waterlow, Garvin, Glamorgan, Braden Q and Braden Q+P Scales. In the study, Braden Scale was identified as the most valid assessment tool.
The purpose of this research was to find out more information on pressure ulcer assessment tools. It also revealed ways of scaling pressure ulcers on patients who have developed pressure ulcers. The goal was to provide information to nurses, nursing students and other health care professionals on pressure ulcer risk factors and prevention strategies. The study applied literature process and analyzed data through comparative and content analysis. The theoretical framework discussed of four assessment tools namely, Braden, Waterlow, Norton and Jackson-Cubbin Scales. These scales have their own sub-scales that aid in assessing pressure ulcer development.
The study identified six different assessment tools used: Braden, Waterlow, Garvin, Glamorgan, Braden Q and Braden Q+P Scales. In the study, Braden Scale was identified as the most valid assessment tool.