cliot (version 1.0.0)

braden_score: Braden Score for Pressure Ulcer Risk

Description

Calculates the Braden Score, a widely used tool for assessing the risk of developing pressure ulcers (bedsores) in adult patients. The scale evaluates six subscales: sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear. Lower scores indicate higher risk.

Usage

braden_score(sensory_perception, moisture, activity, mobility,
             nutrition, friction_shear)

Value

A list containing:

Braden_Score

The calculated total score (Range 6-23).

Risk_Category

Risk classification (Severe Risk <=9, High 10-12, Moderate 13-14, Mild 15-18, No Risk 19-23).

Arguments

sensory_perception

Numeric (1-4). Ability to respond meaningfully to pressure-related discomfort. 1: Completely Limited (Unresponsive). 2: Very Limited (Responds only to painful stimuli). 3: Slightly Limited (Responds to verbal commands). 4: No Impairment.

moisture

Numeric (1-4). Degree to which skin is exposed to moisture. 1: Constantly Moist. 2: Very Moist (Often). 3: Occasionally Moist. 4: Rarely Moist.

activity

Numeric (1-4). Degree of physical activity. 1: Bedfast. 2: Chairfast. 3: Walks Occasionally. 4: Walks Frequently.

mobility

Numeric (1-4). Ability to change and control body position. 1: Completely Immobile. 2: Very Limited. 3: Slightly Limited. 4: No Limitation.

nutrition

Numeric (1-4). Usual food intake pattern. 1: Very Poor. 2: Probably Inadequate. 3: Adequate. 4: Excellent.

friction_shear

Numeric (1-3). Friction and shear problem. 1: Problem (Requires moderate/max assist). 2: Potential Problem. 3: No Apparent Problem.

References

Bergstrom N, Braden BJ, Laguzza A, Holman V. The Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk. Nurs Res. 1987;36(4):205-210.

Examples

# Example 1: High Risk Patient
# Unresponsive (1), Constantly moist (1), Bedfast (1), Immobile (1), Poor nutrition (1), Sliding (1)
# Score = 6
braden_score(1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1)

# Example 2: Mild Risk
# Slightly limited sensory (3), Occasional moisture (3), Walks occasionally (3),
# Slightly limited mobility (3), Adequate nutrition (3), No friction (3)
# Score = 18
braden_score(3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3)