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  • Translating evidence-based recommendations for pressure ulcer prevention (PUP) into practice is challenging.
  • Existing guidelines may face issues with perceived quality, validity, or usability.
  • An evidence-based PUP algorithm was developed and underwent initial face validation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the content validity of an evidence-based PUP algorithm.
  • To gather stakeholder input and test the algorithm with wound care experts.
  • To assess the relevance and appropriateness of the algorithm's decision points.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods quantitative survey with qualitative components was used.
  • Wound care experts and Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing (WOCN) graduates participated.
  • Participants rated 26 algorithm decision points for relevance and appropriateness using a Likert scale, and provided qualitative feedback.

Main Results:

  • Seventy-nine wound care experts completed the study, with most being experienced nurses.
  • The algorithm achieved a high overall content validity index (CVI) of 0.94.
  • Most decision points received high relevance and appropriateness scores (average 3.72), with minor modification suggestions.

Conclusions:

  • The PUP algorithm demonstrates strong content validity and appropriateness for clinical use.
  • Minor modifications were suggested to improve usability (e.g., color, flow, orientation).
  • Future research should focus on construct validation testing of the PUP algorithm.