Noonan C, Quigley S, Curley MA, et al.
Journal of pediatric nursing. Date of publication 2011 Dec 1;volume 26(6):566-75.
1. J Pediatr Nurs. 2011 Dec;26(6):566-75. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2010.07.006. Epub
2010 Sep 25.
Using the Braden Q Scale to Predict Pressure Ulcer Risk in pediatric patients.
Noonan C(1), Quigley S, Curley MA.
Author information:
(1)Department of Nursing, Children's Hospital Boston, MA, USA.
catherine.noonan@childrens.harvard.edu
The Braden Q Scale for Predicting Pediatric Pressure Ulcer Risk (Braden Q Scale)
is a widely used, valid, and reliable pediatric-specific pressure ulcer risk
assessment tool. Since its original publication, requests for clarification on
how best to use the tool across the wide spectrum of pediatric patients commonly
cared for in health care systems have been received. Common clarifications focus
on using the Braden Q Scale as originally designed; specifically, not using
untested derivations of the tool, and not using the Braden Q Scale to predict
medical device-related pressure damage. The purpose of this article is to
provide practical information on how best to use the Braden Q Scale and how to
score a pediatric patient's risk for pressure ulcers. Accurate assessment of
patient risk for pressure ulcers is the first step in guiding appropriate
nursing interventions that prevent pressure ulcers. Patient assessment, scoring,
and common clinical scenarios are presented.
Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2010.07.006
PMID: 22055377 [Indexed for MEDLINE]
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