Braden Scale (pressure injury risk)
Braden Scale for pressure-injury risk (Bergstrom 1987): sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, and nutrition each 1-4, friction/shear 1-3.
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Example
- Sensory perception
- 2
- Moisture
- 3
- Activity
- 2
- Mobility
- 2
- Nutrition
- 3
- Friction and shear
- 2
Result: Braden 14: moderate risk per Bergstrom 1987.
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What the result means
- >=19
- Not at risk.
- 15-18
- Mild risk.
- 13-14
- Moderate risk.
- 10-12
- High risk.
- <=9
- Very high risk.
What you enter
- Sensory perception (1-4)
- Moisture (1-4)
- Activity (1-4)
- Mobility (1-4)
- Nutrition (1-4)
- Friction and shear (1-3)
How this is calculated
Bergstrom N, Braden BJ, Laguzza A, Holman V. The Braden Scale for predicting pressure sore risk. Nurs Res. 1987;36(4):205-210. Read the source ↗
A reference and educational tool. Not medical, legal, or financial advice, and not a substitute for clinician judgment.