Utility of the theory of planned behavior to predict nursing staff blood pressure monitoring behaviours.

Aims And Objectives: To evaluate constructs from the theory of planned behavior (TPB, Ajzen 2002) - attitudes, sense of control, subjective norms and intentions - as predictors of accuracy in blood pressure monitoring.

Background: Despite numerous initiatives aimed at teaching blood pressure measurement techniques, many healthcare providers measure blood pressures incorrectly.

Design: Descriptive, cohort design.