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Table 1 Comparison of Braden, Waterlow, Norton, and Clinical Judgment tools

From: The effect of Aloe Vera gel on prevention of pressure ulcers in patients hospitalized in the orthopedic wards: a randomized triple-blind clinical trial

Assessment tool

Sensitivity (+ True)

Specificity (− True)

Odds Ratio risk prediction

95% Confidence Intervals

Braden Scale

57.1%

67.5%

4.08

2.56–6.48

Waterlow scale

82.0%

27.4%

2.05

1.11–3.76

Norton Scale

46.8%

61.8%

2.16

1.03–4.54

Clinical Judgement scale

50.6%

60.1%

1.69

0.76–3.75