2.3.3. Evaluation of healing and pain.
PUSH
PRESSURE ULCER
The patient’s condition was evaluated using the pressure ulcer scale for healing (PUSH) tool before and after treatment. The tool includes 3 dimensions, which are tissue type, scope, and exudate amount, corresponding to 0 to 4 points, 0 to 10 points, 0 to 3 points, respectively. Each parameter is scored and the total possible score ranges from 0 to 17 points. The high scores indicate serious conditions of the wounds.