Knowledge, attitudes, and practice about protective ventilation among physical therapists.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To measure knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) towards protective ventilation and identify factors associated with KAP among physical therapists in a country-wide survey.

Methods

We conducted an online survey using a validated questionnaire with 55 items including individual and institutional information, KAP, and barriers to protective ventilation. The survey was distributed by email and social media. We calculated a total KAP score and scores for knowledge, attitudes, and practice, using a standardized scale from 0 to 100.

Results

We included 408 participants from all states of Brazil. Median knowledge score was 80 (IQR 72-88) out of 100, with 95% respondents agreeing that they were familiar with the ventilatory settings to achieve protective ventilat

SUBMITTER: Shimizu IS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12448968 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature