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Braden Scale for Pressure Ulcer Risk calculator

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Formula inputs

  • Braden Sensory
  • Braden Moisture
  • Braden Activity
  • Braden Mobility
  • Braden Nutrition
  • Braden Friction

Primary source

Bergstrom N et al. The Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk. Nurs Res. DOI: 10.1097/00006199-198701000-00002. PMID: 3640508. Scope: Braden Scale total (6–23); lower scores indicate higher pressure injury risk. (1987)

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