2006
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2006.03794.x
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Risk assessment scales for pressure ulcer prevention: a systematic review

Abstract: INTRODUCCIÓN Las úlceras por presión (UPP), aún en el si-glo XXI, siguen constituyendo una epide-mia viva, alarmante para nuestros servicios sanitarios, sociales y para toda nuestra so-ciedad del bienestar (1) y, por tanto, debe-rían considerarse como un problema de sa-lud de primer orden y que afecta a todo tipo de pacientes sin distinción social (2) y a to-dos los niveles asistenciales (3). Especial relevancia tienen en el contex-to de los cuidados críticos (UCI) donde la incidencia es muy elevada. Los prime… Show more

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“…Comparing the validity results of this review with those obtained by Pancorbo-Hidalgo et al 10 reveals some interesting similarities and differences. The weighted means of sensitivity and specificity of the Braden (57.1 and 67.5%, respectively) noted by Pancorbo-Hidalgo et al are somewhat similar to the sensitivity and specificity noted by Salzberg et al 15 for individuals with acute SCI (sensitivity 74.7% and specificity 56.6%).…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 78%
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“…Comparing the validity results of this review with those obtained by Pancorbo-Hidalgo et al 10 reveals some interesting similarities and differences. The weighted means of sensitivity and specificity of the Braden (57.1 and 67.5%, respectively) noted by Pancorbo-Hidalgo et al are somewhat similar to the sensitivity and specificity noted by Salzberg et al 15 for individuals with acute SCI (sensitivity 74.7% and specificity 56.6%).…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 78%
“…These included (1) three of the most commonly used and validated scales for pressure-ulcer prediction in the general population (the Braden, Norton and Waterlow); 10,32 (2) two measures designed specifically for individuals with SCI during acute hospitalization (SCI-PUS-A) 15 and rehabilitation (SCIPUS) 14 and (3) two lesser known and validated scales (the Abruzzese and the Gosnell).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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