BRADEN SUBSCALES ANALYSIS AS INDICATIVE OF RISK FOR PRESSURE ULCER

Cross-sectional study that aimed to identify subscales scores that evaluate the risk for pressure ulcer in the implementation of the Braden Scale, and associate them with reasons for hospitalization, comorbidities and demographic characteristics of the hospitalized adult patients. The sample consisted of 187 patients at risk for pressure ulcer with a total score <= 13 on that scale. Data were collected retrospectively in the sheets with the Braden Scale and medical records, analyzed by descriptive statistics and tests of Mann-Whitney and Spearman. The results showed majority of women and elderly with cerebral, pulmonary, cardiovascular, metabolic and cancer diseases. The scores verified by the subscales indicated bedfast patients with limited mobility and activity. The altered nutrition was also an important factor, followed by the problems of friction and/or shearing, alteration of sensory perception and moisture. These findings allow us to support the prevention qualification of pressure ulcer.