Development and Exploratory Factor Analysis of the Pressure Injury Care Environment Support Tool

Background and Purpose: Factors that impact hospital-acquired pressure injuries are complex; a validated instrument for identifying supportive elements of hospital environments was needed. The purpose was to conduct exploratory factor analysis of the Pressure Injury Care Environment Support (PrICES) tool. Methods: The research team utilized a cross-sectional design with survey methodology. The PrICES tool was emailed to registered nurses to determine tool validity. Exploratory factor analysis was performed. The number of factors was based on the Kaiser Criterion. Results: A total of 262 out of 1,450 surveys were received, and 212 were analyzed. Four factors were identified. Exploratory factor analysis explained 60% of variability. Internal consistency was high (.91). Conclusions: PrICES exhibited high internal consistency with a four-factor structure. Further psychometric testing of this tool is needed.