Braden Risk Assessment Scale
The Braden Scale can be used to assess a resident’s level of risk for developing pressure injuries by evaluating six areas of risk: sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction or shear.
© Copyright Barbara Braden and Nancy Bergstrom, 1988
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