A Study on Predictive Value of Pressure Sore by the Braden Scale in Surgical Intensive Care Units

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was on predictive value of the Braden scale of pressure sore in Surgical Intensive Care Units. MATERIALS AND METHODS: During the time of study, 50 patients of age more than 40 were examined , who are admitted in post op surgical ward in Stanley medical college. All patients are thoroughly examined and given scores according to Braden scale. According to the scores the patients will be categorised as severe risk, high risk, moderate risk and mild risk.All patients were regularly examined for development of pressure sores 4 times at pod-1, 7, 14 and 28 days or at the time of discharge.All details regarding the study will be recorded. RESULTS: The age distribution of sample is 51% of participants are below 50 years while 27.5% are in 51-60 years and 21.6% are in 61-70 years.Around 70% of the patients in the age group 61-70 years developed bed sore.And 30% of the patients in the age group 51-60 years developed bed sore. No patient below 50 years developed pressure sore. Except subscale sensory perception all the other scales prove to be highly significant on developing pressure sore. Other subscale such as moisture, mobility, activity, nutrition, friction and shear are highly significant with p-value