Prognostic value of the Braden scale for short-term mortality in critically ill patients with traumatic brain injury.

ABSTRACT: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of global mortality and disability. Early identification of mortality risk factors is crucial for improving outcomes. The Braden Scale score, a routinely collected nursing assessment tool originally designed for pressure injury risk assessment, has been underexplored for mortality prediction in TBI patients. This study aimed to evaluate the association between Braden Scale scores at ICU admission and short-term all-cause mortality in TBI patients. This retrospective cohort study utilized the MIMIC-IV database as the derivation cohort and the eICU-CRD database for external validation. Adult TBI patients with complete Braden Scale assessments and outcome data were included. The primary exposure was the initial Braden Scale score, categorized in

SUBMITTER: Wang B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12800072 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature