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Clinical Trial
. 1990 Sep-Nov;8(1):39-46.

Clinical trial of the Norton Scale in acute care settings

J Hodge, J Mounter, G Gardner, G Rowley
  • PMID: 2091682
Clinical Trial

Clinical trial of the Norton Scale in acute care settings

J Hodge et al. Aust J Adv Nurs. 1990 Sep-Nov.

Abstract

This study investigated the effect of using Norton Scale assessment data in the nursing care of patients at risk of developing pressure ulcers. The results indicated that incorporating the Norton Scale in care planning resulted in benefits to patients through earlier and more effective nursing interventions.

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