Validation of the orthostatic hypotension knowledge, attitudes, and practices questionnaire and investigation of influencing factors: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

This study aimed to develop and validate tools to assess inpatients' knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning orthostatic hypotension (OH) and to explore the influencing factors.

Design

This study was a cross-sectional validation study conducted from July to December 2024.

Methods

This research employed a cross-sectional study design, in which the OH knowledge, attitudes, and practices questionnaire (KAPQ) was administered to hospitalized patients. The Delphi expert consultation, Spearman correlation analysis and factor analysis were used to evaluate and validate the questionnaire. The current status and influencing factors of patients' KAPQ scores were subsequently analyzed.

Results

Of the 1,488 patients who completed the validated questionnaire, 12

SUBMITTER: Zou Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12560239 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature