Nursing

Braden Scale (Pressure Ulcer)

Risk of developing a pressure ulcer (lower = higher risk).

Education and reference only. Not a substitute for clinical judgement, local policy or product labelling. Always verify before clinical use. Values are calculated in your browser and never stored.

When to use

Use to assess a patient's risk of developing pressure ulcers and to guide preventive care. Note: a LOWER score means HIGHER risk.

Why use

It identifies at-risk patients so prevention (repositioning, surfaces, skin care) can start early.

Advice

Lower scores = higher risk. Combine with skin inspection and local pressure-ulcer prevention policy; reassess regularly.

Evidence & references

Bergstrom N et al. The Braden Scale for predicting pressure sore risk. Nurs Res. 1987.

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