Pressure ulcer grading tools: how reliable are they?
Sharp, A.
Journal of Wound Care 13(2): 75-77
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0969-0700 PMID: 14999993 Document Number: 577234
Use of grading tools has become routine, yet their reliability and validity have not been rigorously researched and they should not be used to monitor healing. Also, many require a level of expertise that is beyond the capability of general nurses.
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