🛑 Prevent Pressure Injuries with the Right Assessment Tools!In this episode of Fast Intelligent Care, we break down 4 key risk assessment tools for pressure injuries, including their strengths, weaknesses, and real-world application. If you're an occupational therapist or healthcare professional, this is the guide you need to make informed decisions in acute care, hospitals, and clinical practice.📌 Timestamps for Quick Navigation:00:00 - Introduction: Can Pressure Injuries Be Prevented?00:35 - Why Risk Assessment is Critical01:10 - Braden Scale (Gold Standard Detective) – Most Validated02:45 - Waterlow Scale (Overprotective Parent) – Quick but Overestimates04:30 - Norton Scale (The OG) – Simple but Outdated06:05 - Purpose-T Tool (Traffic Light System) – New, Visual, and Comprehensive07:45 - Comparing the Tools – Which One Works Best?08:50 - Clinical Judgment: Should You Combine Tools?09:45 - Final Thoughts & Discussion💡 Key Takeaways:✔️ Braden Scale – Best validated but lacks diversity considerations✔️ Waterlow Scale – Quick & cautious, but overestimates risk✔️ Norton Scale – Simple but outdated, missing key risk factors✔️ Purpose-T Tool – Modern & comprehensive, but lacks numerical scoring📢 Tell us in the comments: Which tool do YOU use in your clinical practice? Do you prefer one, or a combination?🔔 Subscribe for more healthcare insights every Tuesday!📩 Have a topic request? Let us know!#OccupationalTherapy #PressureInjury #AssistiveTechnology #HealthcareInnovation #FastIntelligentCare #ClinicalAssessment #OTPodcast

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