Braden Score Calculator

Calculate Braden pressure injury risk from sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear.

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How to Use the Braden Score Calculator

Select scores for sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear. The first five domains score 1–4; friction/shear scores 1–3.

Lower total scores indicate higher pressure injury risk. The calculator maps the total into common risk bands to support prevention planning.

Formula and Method - Braden Score Calculator

Braden total = sensory + moisture + activity + mobility + nutrition + friction/shear

The Braden scale separates pressure injury risk into six drivers. Poor mobility and activity increase pressure duration; moisture and shear reduce skin tolerance; poor nutrition reduces tissue repair capacity.

Use Cases for the Braden Score Calculator

  • Admission nursing assessment for pressure injury risk.
  • Daily reassessment of ICU, postoperative, or bedbound patients.
  • Turning low-scoring domains into prevention actions such as repositioning or support surfaces.

Frequently asked questions about Braden Score Calculator

Why is the maximum score 23?

Five domains score up to 4 and friction/shear scores up to 3, totaling 23.

Does a higher score mean higher risk?

No. Lower Braden scores mean higher pressure injury risk.

Is the total enough?

The total stratifies risk, but interventions should target the low-scoring domains.