“…Braden Scale: The Braden Scale for predicting PU risk, is a instrument that was developed in 1987 by Barbara Braden and Nancy Bergstrom. The purpose of the scale is to help health professionals, especially nurses, assess a patient's risk of developing a PU (16,23,28). The Braden Scale is composed of six subscales that reflect sensory perception, skin moisture, activity, mobility, friction and shear, and nutritional status.…”