Abstract

Secondary data analysis from a 21-day repositioning intervention using a triaxial accelerometer patient monitoring system was used to evaluate the utility of the Braden Scale and subscale scores, and risk category as indicators of repositioning patterns among nursing home residents.

Notes

This item was accepted for presentation at the 2019 International Nursing Research Congress in Calgary, Canada, but was not presented at the event.

Author Details

Susan M. Kennerly, PhD, RN, WCC, CNE, FAAN, College of Nursing, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA; Tracey L. Yap, PhD, RN, WCC, CNE, FAAN; Kao Ly, DNP, RN -- School of Nursing, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA

Sigma Membership

Beta Nu

Lead Author Affiliation

East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Braden Scale, Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Repositioning

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Utility of pressure ulcer risk assessment as an indicator of repositioning among nursing home residents

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Secondary data analysis from a 21-day repositioning intervention using a triaxial accelerometer patient monitoring system was used to evaluate the utility of the Braden Scale and subscale scores, and risk category as indicators of repositioning patterns among nursing home residents.