Knowledge, attitudes and practices of intensive care unit physicians towards the management of acute respiratory distress syndrome in China: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of intensive care unit (ICU) physicians in China towards acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

Design

A cross-sectional study was conducted between September and November 2022.

Participants

A total of 497 ICU physicians participated, with 258 (51.91%) being male and the majority aged 30-40 years (56.74%).

Interventions

Participants were surveyed to evaluate their KAP regarding ARDS, with mediation analysis employed to elucidate the association between demographic characteristics and KAP scores.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

The mean scores for KAP were 11.89±2.64 (range: 0-17), 44.73±4.85 (range: 12-60) and 18.26±3.43 (range: 1-48), respectively. Pearson cor

SUBMITTER: Qin Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11772931 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature