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Waterlow Score

Waterlow Score: Unlike Braden, a HIGHER score means HIGHER risk. Please select the most severe applicable factor in each category.

Base Assessment

Build / Weight for Height

Visual Skin Type (Worst area)

Sex

Age

Continence

Mobility

Special Risks (Select all that apply)

Tissue Malnutrition (Score +8)

Neurological Deficit (Score +4 to +6)

Major Surgery / Trauma (Score +5)

Medication Risks (Score +4)

Guidelines & Evidence

Verified

Last Review: 2026

When to Use

When to Use

Standardised pressure ulcer risk screening on admission to hospital or care home.
The predominant pressure ulcer assessment tool used in the UK and Ireland.
Guiding the allocation of pressure-relieving equipment and nursing interventions.

Extensive Scope

While the Braden scale has 6 categories, the Waterlow score encompasses a vast array of physiological factors including BMI, skin type, age, gender, specific neuropathies, and surgical times, making it highly sensitive.

Related Scores in Practice

In clinical practice, this assessment is frequently evaluated alongside other validated measures. Depending on the patient's presentation and specific diagnostic requirements, you may also need to utilize the Braden Scale or the Norton Scale to formulate a comprehensive care plan.

Last Comprehensive Review: 2026

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