Health Behavior Theory for Pressure Ulcer Prevention: Root-Cause Analysis Project in Critical Care Nursing. Issue 1 (January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Choi, Kristen R.; Ragnoni, Jennifer A.; Bickmann, Jonathan D.; Saarinen, Hannah A.; Gosselin, Ann K.
• Is Part Of: Journal of nursing care quality. Volume 31:Issue 1(2016:Jan./Mar.)
• Publication Date: 2016-01
• Subjects: critical care -- health behavior theory -- pressure ulcer prevention -- quality improvement -- root-cause analysis; Nursing -- Standards -- Periodicals; Nursing audit -- Periodicals; Health facilities -- Safety measures -- Periodicals; Nurse administrators -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000137
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1057-3631

Abstract

Abstract : The purpose of this project was to use a behavioral theory to examine pressure ulcer prevention by nurses in a critical care setting. A root-cause analysis approach was used, including an integrative literature review, operationalization of behavioral constructs into a survey, and root-cause analysis application in a cardiovascular intensive care unit. This article highlights an innovative approach to quality improvement in critical care. Abstract : Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text.