2012
DOI: 10.1590/s0080-62342012000400011
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O uso da escala de Braden e fotografias na avaliação do risco para úlceras por pressão

Abstract: The objective of this paper was to identify critically ill patients at risk for pressure ulcer (PU) using the Braden scale and digital photographs. A sample of 42 subjects was evaluated for 15 days, between March and June 2009, in Fortaleza, Brazil. A total of 47 lesions were identified, 23 (48.9%) as stage I and 24 (51.1%) as stage II. It is necessary for nurses to become familiar with and adopt the technologies used to assess and treat PU in order to lessen the negative effects of this public health problem.

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“…For example, in the de Araujo et al study, the authors used digital photography over three months to classify lesions; however, of the 42 patients who participated in the study, only 47 grade 1 and 2 lesions were identified. (25) Our study catalogued more than 1,500 photographs over a 16-month period and recorded all four grades of PUs. We maintained the standard practices for care of PUs as indicated above but also incorporated other elements, such as the smartphone application and the family prevention bundle.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For example, in the de Araujo et al study, the authors used digital photography over three months to classify lesions; however, of the 42 patients who participated in the study, only 47 grade 1 and 2 lesions were identified. (25) Our study catalogued more than 1,500 photographs over a 16-month period and recorded all four grades of PUs. We maintained the standard practices for care of PUs as indicated above but also incorporated other elements, such as the smartphone application and the family prevention bundle.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A ocorrência de LP varia de acordo com as condições clínicas dos indivíduos e o ambiente onde estão inseridos, especialmente aqueles que necessitam de um período de internação prolongada. O mecanismo de desenvolvimento da lesão é multifatorial e inclui fatores intrínsecos, tais como: idade, comorbidades, estado nutricional, hidratação, condições de mobilidade e nível de consciência; e extrínsecos, como: pressão, cisalhamento, fricção e umidade 2 .…”
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“…Among these, the Norton scale, Gosnell scale, Braden scale (adapted to the Portuguese language), and Waterlow scale are the most used. 5,8,9 Nurses are an integral part of the multiprofessional health team as the leader of the nursing team and care manager, which is responsible for the decision making that allows the choice of the best care procedure for the hospitalized patients, seeking the quality of care. To guarantee the quality of care, it is necessary scientific knowledge of PI based on evidences for the optimization of the available human resources and reduction of costs for the institution.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%