Norton score for pressure ulcer risk stratifies pressure ulcer risk based on patient mobility, physical and mental condition.
To calculate the Norton score.
Use to stratify pressure ulcer risk. The score is calculated by considering physical and mental condition, activity and mobility level, along with presence or absence and type of incontinence. Interpretation: Norton Score Pressure ulcer risk <10 Very high risk 10-14 (<14) High risk 14-18 Medium risk >18 Low risk
Norton D. An Investigation of Geriatric Nursing Problems in a Hospital. McLaren R, Exton-Smith A. N. London: Churchill Livingstone; 1962. 238 p.
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