The association between Norton scale gain and functional outcome among older hip fracture patients [PDF]
Nursing Open, 2021 Aim This study examines interrelations between gains of Norton Scale Score (NSS) and functional outcome measured by Functional Independence Measurement (FIM) among older hip fracture patients. Design Retrospective study.
Eliyahu H. Mizrahi +3 more
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Low Norton Scale Score Predicts Worse Outcomes for Parkinson’s Disease Patients Hospitalized Due to Infection [PDF]
Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, 2015 Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients are prone to infections leading to hospitalization. We used the Norton Scale score (NSS) as a prognostic tool for these patients.
Omer Segal BsC Med +4 more
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Predictive validity of the Braden scale, Norton scale and Waterlow scale in Slovak Republic [PDF]
Central European Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 2015 Aim: To determine the levels of predictive validity of scales for assessing the risk of pressure ulcers (Braden, Norton and Waterlow scales) in the Slovak clinical setting. Design: A prospective study. Methods: One hundred patients staying in a long-term
Lenka Šáteková +2 more
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Low admission Norton scale scores are associated with falls long after rehabilitation in the elderly with hip fractures [PDF]
Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2012 Ehud Halperin,1 Tal Engel,2 Shany Sherman,2 Dan Justo2,31Department of Internal Medicine D, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel-Aviv, 2Department of Internal Medicine E, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, 3Department of Geriatrics, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel-
Halperin E, Engel T, Sherman S, Justo D
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Braden Scale and Norton in Predicting Risk of Pressure Sores in ICU Room
Jurnal Riset Kesehatan, 2015 This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of the Braden Scale and Norton Scale in predicting the risk of pressure sores in patients in ICU. This research was a prospective observational analytic study, with 42 respondents who met the inclusion ...
Maria Walburga Bhoki +2 more
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Pressure Ulcers on Admission to Palliative Care Unit and Scores on Norton and Braden Scales
Türk Yoğun Bakim Derneği Dergisi, 2023 Objective: Pressure ulcers (PU) are common in patients admitted to palliative care clinics (PCC). Pregressive nutritional deficiency, incontinence, and limitation of movement increase the risk of new PU formation.
Hilal Zengin, İlker Taşçı
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PLoS ONE, 2020 INTRODUCTION:Pressure ulcers (PUs) nowadays are a major health problem in society, associated with increased morbidity and increased health care costs. The incidence of HAPU is an indicator of health care quality.
Isabel Díaz-Caro +1 more
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International Journal of the CommonsMany small-scale fisheries (SSF) studies have recognised the importance of this sector. However, in Zimbabwe, limited recognition or policy provisions cater to the SSF.
Tawanda Jimu +2 more
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The accuracy of the risk assessment scale for pressure ulcers in adult surgical patients: a network meta-analysis [PDF]
BMC SurgeryBackground This study aims to synthesize existing evidence regarding the accuracy of different scales to assess the risk of intraoperative acquired pressure injury (IAPI), thus providing guidance for the accurate clinical screening of IAPI risk and ...
Yanfen Shang +6 more
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Design and Development of a Simple Screw Mechanism for a Low-Cost Neonatal Syringe Pump [PDF]
Medical Devices: Evidence and ResearchOliver Norton, Prashant Jha Department of Biomedical and Imaging Sciences, King’s College London, London, UKCorrespondence: Prashant Jha, Email prashant.jha@kcl.ac.ukBackground: Approximately 2.3 million neonates die annually.
Norton O, Jha P
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