Braden Score Calculator
Result
Braden Scale (Pressure Ulcer Risk) Calculate the Braden Scale score to assess a patient's risk of developing pressure ulcers (bedsores). Rate the six subscales to get a total score from 6 to 23 — the lower the score, the higher the risk. — free online calculator.
Formula
- Show a Braden screening score (6–23) and a conventional risk band from six integer subscales. Does not replace clinical assessment.
- The main inputs are Sensory Perception (1=completely limited, 4=no impairment), Moisture (1=constantly moist, 4=rarely moist), Activity (1=bedfast, 4=walks frequently), Mobility (1=completely immobile, 4=no limitations), Nutrition (1=very poor, 4=excellent), Friction & Shear (1=problem, 3=no apparent problem). Enter them in the units and format shown in the calculator.
- Use the measurement units shown beside each field. The result is an estimate and should be interpreted in context.
- Changing any input above recalculates the result with the same calculation engine used by this page.
Example: Braden Score
- Sensory Perception (1=completely limited, 4=no impairment): 4
- Moisture (1=constantly moist, 4=rarely moist): 4
- Activity (1=bedfast, 4=walks frequently): 4
- Mobility (1=completely immobile, 4=no limitations): 4
- Nutrition (1=very poor, 4=excellent): 4
- Friction & Shear (1=problem, 3=no apparent problem): 3
For subscale scores 3,3,2,3,3,2, Braden total = 16, commonly classified as At Risk. Local clinical protocols can differ.
Sample result: Calculating…
Frequently asked questions
What does the Braden Score calculate?
Braden Scale (Pressure Ulcer Risk) Calculate the Braden Scale score to assess a patient's risk of developing pressure ulcers (bedsores). Rate the six subscales to get a total score from 6 to 23 — the lower the score, the higher the risk. — free online calculator.
Which values should I enter?
Enter Sensory Perception (1=completely limited, 4=no impairment), Moisture (1=constantly moist, 4=rarely moist), Activity (1=bedfast, 4=walks frequently), Mobility (1=completely immobile, 4=no limitations), Nutrition (1=very poor, 4=excellent), Friction & Shear (1=problem, 3=no apparent problem) using the units and format shown beside each field.
What formula does this calculator use?
The calculator uses the following relationship: Braden score = sum of sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility and nutrition (1–4 points each), plus friction/shear (1–3 points). Total range 6–23; lower scores indicate more pressure-injury risk..
Why might my result differ from another source?
Results can differ because measurement methods, rounding and assumptions vary. This calculator is an estimate and is not a medical diagnosis.
Does the result update automatically?
Yes. Changing an input updates the result using the same calculation engine shown on this page.