Topic Resources

PRESSURE ULCERS & SKIN TEARS

Journal articles

Stotts, N.A., & Gunningberg, L. (2007). How to try this: Predicting pressure ulcer risk. AJN, 107(11), 40-48. Available online at http://www.nursingcenter.com/prodev/ce_article.asp?tid=751548

Braden. B. J. (2008).  The effect of web-based Braden Scale training on the reliability and precision of Braden Scale pressure ulcer risk assessments. Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing, 35(2), 209-210.

Braden, B.J., & Maklebust, J.  (2005). Preventing pressure ulcers with the Braden Scale: An update on this easy-to-use tool that assesses a patient's risk.  AJN, 105(6), 70-72.

Last updated - July 2009