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Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2009
Aims. To determine incidence of pressure ulcers in patients at risk according to the Waterlow scale in intensive care units and to evaluate the effects of risk factors in critically ill patients.Background. Pressure ulcers continue to be an important health problem that increases the risk of illness and death, extends patients’ length of hospital ...
Bahar Taşdelen
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Aims. To determine incidence of pressure ulcers in patients at risk according to the Waterlow scale in intensive care units and to evaluate the effects of risk factors in critically ill patients.Background. Pressure ulcers continue to be an important health problem that increases the risk of illness and death, extends patients’ length of hospital ...
Bahar Taşdelen
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Journal of Clinical Nursing
AbstractAimTo evaluate the predictive validity and reliability of the Waterlow scale in critically adult hospitalised patients.DesignA multi‐centre cohort study.MethodsThis study was conducted in 72 intensive care units (ICUs) in 38 tertiary hospitals in Gansu Province, China.
Fanghong Yan, Lin Han, Jiali Guo
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AbstractAimTo evaluate the predictive validity and reliability of the Waterlow scale in critically adult hospitalised patients.DesignA multi‐centre cohort study.MethodsThis study was conducted in 72 intensive care units (ICUs) in 38 tertiary hospitals in Gansu Province, China.
Fanghong Yan, Lin Han, Jiali Guo
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Interracter reliability and theassessment of pressure-score rick using an adapted Waterlow Scale
Clinical Effectiveness in Nursing, 1999Rob Newell
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Predictive validity of the Braden Scale, Norton Scale, and Waterlow Scale in the Czech Republic
International Journal of Nursing Practice, 2016AbstractThe aim of this study was to determine the predictive validity of the Braden, Norton, and Waterlow scales in 2 long‐term care departments in the Czech Republic. Assessing the risk for developing pressure ulcers is the first step in their prevention.
Lenka Šateková +2 more
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Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2023
AbstractBackgroundThe first step in preventing pressure injuries (PIs), which represent a significant burden on intensive care unit (ICU) patients and the health care system, is to assess the risk for developing PIs. A valid risk assessment scale is essential to evaluate the risk and avoid PIs.ObjectivesTo compare the predictive validity of the Braden ...
Hongxia Tao +6 more
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AbstractBackgroundThe first step in preventing pressure injuries (PIs), which represent a significant burden on intensive care unit (ICU) patients and the health care system, is to assess the risk for developing PIs. A valid risk assessment scale is essential to evaluate the risk and avoid PIs.ObjectivesTo compare the predictive validity of the Braden ...
Hongxia Tao +6 more
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Predicting the Incidence of Bedsores in Intensive Care Units: Braden Scale versus Waterlow Scale
Jundishapur Journal of Sciences, 2023Background and Objectives Bedsores are one of the major problems observed in patients admitted to intensive care units. Two common tools for assessing the risk of bedsores are Braden and Waterlow scales. Evidence for the agreement between these two scales in predicting the incidence of bedsores is scarce.
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Nursing Research, 1998
Numerous pressure sore risk calculators have been developed since the 1960s. Each scale is claimed to have predictive value and applicability in various clinical settings, but it has not been determined which one is more relevant for adoption in a rehabilitation setting.To compare the predictive power of the three most commonly adopted pressure sore ...
S M, Pang, T K, Wong
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Numerous pressure sore risk calculators have been developed since the 1960s. Each scale is claimed to have predictive value and applicability in various clinical settings, but it has not been determined which one is more relevant for adoption in a rehabilitation setting.To compare the predictive power of the three most commonly adopted pressure sore ...
S M, Pang, T K, Wong
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Contemporary Nurse, 2000
When pressure ulcers occur health care services are faced with considerable challenges and costs. Additionally these ulcers cause significant physical and psycho-social impairment for patients and their families. The complexity of pressure ulcer management is widely acknowledged in the literature. However, the applicability of the major risk assessment
S, Wellard, S K, Lo
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When pressure ulcers occur health care services are faced with considerable challenges and costs. Additionally these ulcers cause significant physical and psycho-social impairment for patients and their families. The complexity of pressure ulcer management is widely acknowledged in the literature. However, the applicability of the major risk assessment
S, Wellard, S K, Lo
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Waterlow score as a surrogate marker for predicting adverse outcome in acute pancreatitis
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2016 Introduction Introduced originally to stratify risk for developing decubitus ulcers, the Waterlow scoring system is recorded routinely for surgical admissions. It is a composite score, reflecting patients' general condition and co-morbidities. The aim of
S Bhattacharya +5 more
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Assessing pressure ulcer risk in long-term care using the Waterlow scale
Nursing Older People, 2008This article reports on a mixed-methods study examining the use of the Waterlow scale by nurses working in long-term care for older people in Scotland. Eight nurses from four long-term care facilities in two health board regions took part. They were observed carrying out 16 pressure ulcer risk assessments, after which they were interviewed about their ...
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