title: Health Behavior Theory for Pressure Ulcer Prevention: Root-Cause Analysis Project in Critical Care Nursing.
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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Systems Leadership and Effectiveness Science (Dr Gosselin), School of Nursing (Ms Choi), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia (Ms Ragnoni); Northwestern Medicine, Chicago (Mr Bickmann); and University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora (Ms Saarinen).
authors.forename: Kristen R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.forename: Jennifer A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Ragnoni
authors.forename: Jonathan D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Bickmann
authors.forename: Hannah A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Saarinen
authors.forename: Ann K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Gosselin
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001519:Behavior; D003325:Coronary Care Units; D064648:Critical Care Nursing; D006801:Humans; D015146:Midwestern United States; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D058996:Quality Improvement; D018570:Risk Assessment; D060891:Root Cause Analysis; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires