2011
DOI: 10.1590/s0103-21002011000600007
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Abstract: Objectives: To evaluate the predictive validity of the Braden Scale scores in patients in an intensive care unit and to describe the preventive measures implemented by the nursing staff. Methods: A prospective, descriptive study with data collected from medical records, physical examination, and application of the Braden Scale in 23 patients. Results: The results of tests of predictive validity produced scores of 14, 13 and 12 with the most efficient in predicting risk for pressure ulcers, in the first, second… Show more

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“…Studies point to the Braden Scale (BS) as the most used and most studied in Brazil. This, when used in the ICU, should be applied at the time of patient admission in the sector and repeated every 48 hours [23,24,25].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Studies point to the Braden Scale (BS) as the most used and most studied in Brazil. This, when used in the ICU, should be applied at the time of patient admission in the sector and repeated every 48 hours [23,24,25].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Adicionando escores nas seis subescalas, produz-se um escore de risco total que varia de 6 a 23, e a pontuação mais baixa indica maior risco de desenvolver UP 12 .…”
Section: Categoria 3: Higieneunclassified
“…Assim, quanto mais baixa a pontuação maior o risco do paciente desenvolver LPP. Foi estabelecido por Braden que na UTI, essa avaliação deve ser feita na admissão, novamente em 48 horas, e após a cada dia 4 .…”
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