Often, the Braden Q Scale is used to help identify pediatric patients at risk for developing these pressure-related skin injuries. Until recently, initial predictive validity testing of the Braden Q ...

Why: Pressure ulcers are serious problems that occur frequently in hospitalized, community-dwelling and nursing home older adults, accounting for 3-11% in acute facilities, and 24% in long-term ...

Decubitus ulcer (bedsore) on old persons back The risk of pressure injuries is real in patients living in nursing homes. This column reviews 3 recent studies that question the “q2h repositioning” rule ...

Is the Braden Scale a comprehensive skin risk assessment? Preventing pressure injuries and skin breakdown begins with a comprehensive risk assessment. Most providers use a skin risk assessment tool ...

A simplified version of the Braden Q Scale can reliably predict the risk of immobility-related and medical device-related pressure injuries, according to a study published in The Journal of Pediatrics ...