Assessing pressure injury risk using a single mobility scale in hospitalised patients: A comparative study using case-control design
Applied/Translational Research
Organisational Leadership
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2018
Assess whether the Braden mobility subscale alone is comparable to the full Braden scale for pressure injury prediction. Braden mobility subscale is a reliable and simplified method for pressure injury risk assessment.
Year Submitted: 2018
Published Date: 31 December 2018
Tags: Applied/Translational Research, Organisational Leadership, Systematic Review, Clinical Practice Improvement, Safe Care, International Patient Safety Goals
About this Content
Aims
Assess whether the Braden mobility subscale alone is comparable to the full Braden scale for pressure injury prediction.
Background
Pressure injuries cause physical, psychological, and financial burdens. Simplifying risk assessments could improve efficiency.
Methods
Retrospective case-control study analyzing 200 patient records (100 cases, 100 controls) in an acute care setting.
Results
Braden mobility subscale alone effectively predicted pressure injury risk, similar to the full Braden scale.
Conclusion
Braden mobility subscale is a reliable and simplified method for pressure injury risk assessment.
Lessons Learnt
Simplified tools focusing on mobility improve clinical efficiency while maintaining accuracy.
Additional Information
Published in Journal of Nursing Research
Keywords
Pressure Injury, Braden Scale, Mobility, Clinical Assessment, Acute Care
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | National University Hospital, Plymouth University UK, Deakin University Australia, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Clinical Research |
Project Lead(s) | Siti Zubaidah |
Project Member(s) | Bridie Kent |
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Siti Zubaidah - siti_zubaidah@nuhs.edu.sg