Enter the scores for sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction & shear into the calculator to determine the Braden Score for predicting pressure sore risk.
Braden Score Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the Braden Score:
BS = Sensory+Moisture + Activity + Mobility + Nutrition + Friction
Variables:
- Sensory Perception (1-4 points)
- Moisture (1-4 points)
- Activity (1-4 points)
- Mobility (1-4 points)
- Nutrition (1-4 points)
- Friction & Shear (1-3 points)
To calculate the Braden Score, add the points for each category. The total score will range from 6 to 23, with lower scores indicating a higher risk of developing pressure sores.
What is a Braden Score?
The Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk is a widely used tool in healthcare to assess a patient's risk of developing pressure ulcers. It consists of six categories: sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction & shear. Each category is scored based on the patient's condition, and the total score is used to determine the level of risk.
How to Calculate Braden Score?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Braden Score:
- Assess the patient's sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction & shear.
- Assign a score for each category based on the patient's condition.
- Add the scores for all six categories to get the total Braden Score.
- Use the calculator above to verify the total score.
Example Problem:
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Sensory Perception = 2
Moisture = 3
Activity = 4
Mobility = 2
Nutrition = 3
Friction & Shear = 1
