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This document summarizes a study that evaluated the sensitivity and specificity of the Portuguese version of the Waterlow scale for predicting pressure ulcers. 44 patients admitted to medical units were prospectively assessed for 15 days using the adapted scale. Patients who developed pressure ulcers had significantly higher Waterlow scores. Logistic regression found that skin type and appetite were significant predictors. A ROC curve analysis found that a score of 15 had the best combination of sensitivity

Author

Marcelo Silveira

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EN