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Look to This Pressure Injury Assessment Tool
Question: I keep seeing references to the Braden Scale. What is that? Vermont Subscriber Answer: The Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk© is a screening tool for evaluating the risk of developing a pressure sore, also known as a pressure ulcer or pressure injury. The tool was designed by Barbara Braden and Nancy Bergstrom. The MDS mentions the Braden Scale on Section M (Skin Conditions), in reference to whether a resident has received a formal assessment of their pressure ulcer/injury risk (M0100). The tool uses a combination of risk factors (sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction and shear) and description to formulate a score; the higher the final score, the lower the risk of developing a pressure ulcer/injury.
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