Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of oxygen therapy among emergency nurses.

ABSTRACT: This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding oxygen therapy among emergency nurses in Sichuan Province, China. From November to December 2023, data were collected from 410 qualified emergency nurses (response rate: 63.08%) across 15 tertiary hospitals using a validated, self-developed questionnaire. Participants were predominantly female (83.9%), with mean scores of 16.74 ± 8.44 (range 0-26) for knowledge, 23.85 ± 1.73 (range 5-25) for attitude, and 55.29 ± 5.26 (range 12-60) for practice. Scores exceeding 70% in each domain were considered satisfactory. Notable knowledge gaps emerged regarding two critical aspects: 21.95% of respondents expressed uncertainty about oxygen administration in myocardial infarction patients with SpO₂

SUBMITTER: Zhao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12310998 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature