Score pressure injury risk with the published Braden Scale across sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition and friction.
Result
How to use this tool
How well the person feels and responds to pressure discomfort.
Skin wetness and how much the person moves.
Diet adequacy and sliding or shear problems.
Then follow local prevention protocol for that band.
Formula & worked example
Scoring 4 on every item except friction (3) gives 23/23, no risk. Scoring 1 throughout gives 6/23, very high risk.
Limitations — read this before you rely on it
Published Braden Scale for risk screening only; it does not diagnose or prevent injury by itself. This tool is for education only and is not medical advice. Talk to a clinician about any result that worries you, and never change treatment because of a calculator result.
Frequently asked questions
A published six-item pressure injury risk tool used widely in hospitals and care settings, scoring 6 to 23.
19-23 no risk, 15-18 mild risk, 13-14 moderate risk, 10-12 high risk, 9 or under very high risk.
Friction and shear has three levels in the published scale, while the other five items have four.
Prevention per local protocol: repositioning, pressure-redistributing surfaces, skin inspection and nutrition review.
No. Scores are a snapshot; risk changes with illness, surgery, moisture and immobility, so reassessment matters.