Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5734004 | Journal of Surgical Research | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The Braden scale has mediocre discriminatory ability among the trauma/burn population. In addition, the low positive likelihood ratio suggests that the Braden scale may not be a useful clinical tool as it may result in unnecessary expenditure of time and personnel resources in preventing pressure ulcer formation.
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Authors
Lauren H. BS, Russell L. PhD, Thomas MPH, Jeffrey D. MD, PhD,