Factors Associated With Behavioral Intentions Toward Pain Assessment and Management Among Critical Care Nurses: A Theory-Based Instrument Validation and Model Testing Study

Background

Optimal pain management remains elusive despite the implementation of standard practice guidelines. The theory of planned behavior (TPB) offers a framework for understanding nurses' clinical practices. Developing and validating theory-based instruments enables an in-depth exploration of the sociopsychological factors underlying nurses' behavioral intentions and practices in pain assessment and management.