Braden Scale Mnemonic for Effective Learning

This category assesses the ability to detect and respond to pressure-related pain or discomfort.

This category assesses the degree to which skin is exposed to moisture, such as due to perspiration or urine.

This category examines the patient's degree of physical activity. Assess whether they are bed bound vs regularly mobile in and outside the room.

This category assesses the ability to change and control body position either independently or with full assistance.

This category examines the usual food intake pattern and nutrional content.

This category assesses various factors such as the amount of assistance a patient needs to move and the degree of assistance to avoid sliding. Whether in bed or while seated. This is the only category rated from 1 to 3.