Enter the points for mental status, mobility, activity, nutrition, and friction and shear into the calculator to determine the Hester Davis Scale score for assessing the risk of pressure ulcers in patients.
Hester Davis Scale Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the Hester Davis Scale score:
HDS = MS + M + A + N + FS
Variables:
- HDS is the Hester Davis Score
- MS is the Mental Status (0-2 points)
- M is the Mobility (0-3 points)
- A is the Activity (0-3 points)
- N is the Nutrition (0-3 points)
- FS is the Friction and Shear (0-3 points)
To calculate the Hester Davis Scale score, add the points for mental status, mobility, activity, nutrition, and friction and shear. The total score will help determine the risk level of pressure ulcers in patients.
What is the Hester Davis Scale?
The Hester Davis Scale is a tool used by healthcare professionals to assess the risk of pressure ulcers in patients. It evaluates five key factors that contribute to skin breakdown and ulcer formation. A higher score indicates a greater risk of developing pressure ulcers, which can then inform the level of care and preventative measures needed for the patient.
How to Calculate Hester Davis Scale Score?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Hester Davis Scale score:
- First, determine the points for Mental Status (MS) from 0 to 2.
- Next, determine the points for Mobility (M) from 0 to 3.
- Then, determine the points for Activity (A) from 0 to 3.
- After that, determine the points for Nutrition (N) from 0 to 3.
- Finally, determine the points for Friction and Shear (FS) from 0 to 3.
- Use the formula HDS = MS + M + A + N + FS to calculate the Hester Davis Score (HDS).
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem:
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Mental Status (MS) = 1 point
Mobility (M) = 2 points
Activity (A) = 3 points
Nutrition (N) = 2 points
Friction and Shear (FS) = 1 point
