CIMI_Clinical.SkinWoundAssertion

Class BradenScaleAssessmentResult

Documentation:

The BradenScaleAssessmentResult class captures the results of evaluating a patient with the Braden Scale to assess an adult patient's susceptibility to skin breakdown. The summation of the scores ranges from 6-23. Note: this class does not represent the assessment instrument itself which is considered to be a knowledge artifact rather than an entry in a patient record.

Ancestors:

• Locatable
• • NonIndependent
• • • StatementTopic
• • • • FindingTopic
• • • • • AssertionTopic
• • • • • • BradenScaleAssessmentResult

Descendants:

Property Summary

Properties

Property Name	Type and Description	Existence	Cardinality
moistureExposure	Concept The moisture exposure attribute is an element of the braden score skin assessment tool. It evaluates the degree to which skin is exposed to moisture. Values range from 1-4 and correspond as follows: '1'corresponds to the patients being constantly moist, '2' corresponds to Moist, '3' to Occasionally moist, and a '4' to Rarely moist.	0..1	N/A
sensoryPerception	Concept An element of the braden score skin assessment tool. This section evaluates a patient's ability to respond meaningfully to pressure-related discomfort. Values range from 1-4 and correspond as follows: '1' corresponds completely limited ability, '2' corresponds to a Very Limited ability, '3' to a Slightly Limited ability, and a '4' to No Impairment.	0..1	N/A
physicalActivity	Concept An element of the braden score skin assessment tool. This section evaluates the patient's degree of physical activity. Values range from 1-4 and the numbers correspond as follows: '1'corresponds to the patients being bedfast, '2' corresponds to Chairfast, '3' to Walks occasionally, and a '4' to Walks frequently.	0..1	N/A
physicalMobility	Concept An element of the braden score skin assessment tool. This section evaluates the patient's ability to change and control their body position. Values range from 1-4 and correspond as follows: '1'corresponds to the patient being completely immobile, '2' corresponds to 'Very limited' mobility, '3' to 'Slightly Limited' mobility, and a '4' to 'No limitations'.	0..1	N/A
nutritionIntakePattern	Concept An element of the braden score skin assessment tool. This section evaluates the patient's usual food intake pattern. Values range from 1-4 and correspond as follows: '1'corresponds to 'very poor' nutrition, '2' corresponds to 'probably inadequate' nutrition, '3' to 'Adequate' nutrition, and a '4' to 'Excellent'.	0..1	N/A
frictionAndShear	Concept An element of the braden score skin assessment tool. This section evaluates the patient's potential exposure to skin friction and shear. Values range from 1-3 and correspond as follows: '1' corresponds to 'Problem' with friction and shear, '2' corresponds to 'Potential problem', '3' to 'No apparent problem'.	0..1	N/A
totalScore	Quantity The summation of the 6 elements of the braden score skin assessment tool. Values range from 6-23.	0..1	N/A
riskLevel	Concept The overall, qualitative risk to the patient based on the Braden Total Score and the answers are No Risk: Total score 19-23 , Mild risk: total score 15-18 , Moderate risk: total score 13-14 , High risk: total score 10-12 , and Very high risk: total score 9 or lower .	0..1	N/A

Properties inherited from class AssertionTopic

Properties inherited from class FindingTopic

description, multimedia, interpretation, method

Properties inherited from class StatementTopic

topicCode

Properties inherited from class NonIndependent

Properties inherited from class Locatable

archetype_node_id, name, archetype_details