Braden total score = sum of six subscale scores (minimum 6, maximum 23). Lower scores indicate higher risk of pressure injury.

Subscale	Score range	Meaning of higher score
Sensory perception	1–4	From completely limited to no impairment in feeling and responding to discomfort.
Moisture	1–4	From skin constantly moist to rarely moist.
Activity	1–4	From bedfast to walks frequently.
Mobility	1–4	From completely immobile to no limitations in repositioning.
Nutrition	1–4	From very poor to excellent usual intake.
Friction/shear	1–3	From significant problems with friction or shear to no apparent problem.

Each subscale score is added:

Braden Score for Pressure Ulcers