The Norton Scale for Predicting Pressure Ulcer Risk*
Criterion | Score |
|---|---|
Physical condition | 4 = Good 3 = Fair 2 = Poor 1 = Very bad |
Mental condition | 4 = Alert 3 = Apathetic 2 = Confused 1 = Stupor |
Activity | 4 = Ambulant 3 = Walk with help 2 = Chair bound 1 = Bed bound |
Mobility | 4 = Full 3 = Slightly impaired 2 = Very limited 1 = Immobile |
Incontinent | 4 = Not 3 = Occasionally 2 = Usually/Urine 1 = Doubly |
* Calculated as the sum of the scores in all 5 areas. A score < 14 indicates a high risk of pressure ulcer development. | |
Adapted from Norton, D: Calculating the risk: Reflections on the Norton scale. Decubitus 2(3):24–31, 1989. | |