Braden Scale

Assessment of Pressure Injury Risk

The Braden Scale is a risk assessment tool for the development of pressure injuries (bedsores). It evaluates six criteria: sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear.

Select the score for each criterion:

Bibliographic Reference:

Braden, B. J., & Bergstrom, N. (1987). The Braden scale for predicting pressure sore risk: a concept analysis. Adv Skin Wound Care. (Retrieved from the National Guideline Clearinghouse).