Table 1.

Mean of Braden score in six subgroup

Subgroup of Braden scale	Patients' status regarding ulcer development	Mean score
Ability to respond meaningfully to pressure‐related discomfort	With pressure ulcer	1·72 ± 0·9
	Without pressure ulcer	3·02 ± 1·15
Degree to which skin is exposed to moisture	With pressure ulcer	2·63 ± 1·12
	Without pressure ulcer	3·19 ± 0·76
Degree of physical activity	With pressure ulcer	1·27 ± 0·63
	Without pressure ulcer	2·16 ± 0·94
Ability to change and control body position	With pressure ulcer	1·09 ± 0·3
	Without pressure ulcer	1·6 ± 0·62
Usual food intake pattern	With pressure ulcer	2·63 ± 0·93
	Without pressure ulcer	2·28 ± 0·72
Friction and shear	With pressure ulcer	1·09 ± 0·3
	Without pressure ulcer	1·6 ± 0·74