Multiphase Study Design

Preparation

Evidence quality

Highlighted claims

• The protocol uses a multiphase, multicentre, sequential research design with five phases. — Development and validation of the Pressure Injury after Hospital Admission (PIAHA) screening tool for early assessment of hospital-acquired pressure injuries: a multiphase multicentre study protocol in acute care settings
• The umbrella review will synthesize review-level evidence on HAPI risk factors in adult hospitalized patients. — Development and validation of the Pressure Injury after Hospital Admission (PIAHA) screening tool for early assessment of hospital-acquired pressure injuries: a multiphase multicentre study protocol in acute care settings
• The E-Delphi phase will develop consensus on predictors for the PIAHA tool using at least 75% agreement. — Development and validation of the Pressure Injury after Hospital Admission (PIAHA) screening tool for early assessment of hospital-acquired pressure injuries: a multiphase multicentre study protocol in acute care settings
• The qualitative phase will identify context-specific and culturally relevant HAPI risk factors through semi-structured expert interviews. — Development and validation of the Pressure Injury after Hospital Admission (PIAHA) screening tool for early assessment of hospital-acquired pressure injuries: a multiphase multicentre study protocol in acute care settings
• Each study phase functions as a complete study and feeds into the next phase. — Development and validation of the Pressure Injury after Hospital Admission (PIAHA) screening tool for early assessment of hospital-acquired pressure injuries: a multiphase multicentre study protocol in acute care settings