{"database":"biostudies-literature","file_versions":[],"scores":null,"additional":{"submitter":["Song C"],"funding":["Beijing Major Epidemic Prevention and Control Clinical Key Specialty Construction Project"],"pagination":["e70260"],"full_dataset_link":["https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12673232"],"repository":["biostudies-literature"],"omics_type":["Unknown"],"volume":["31(1)"],"pubmed_abstract":["<h4>Background</h4>Intensive care unit (ICU) patients frequently experience disruptions in their nutritional needs, and ICU nurses play a critical role in managing enteral nutrition.<h4>Aim</h4>This study aimed to evaluate ICU nurses' knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) regarding enteral nutrition.<h4>Study design</h4>A multicentre cross-sectional study was conducted from September to December 2024 across 15 hospitals in China. A self-developed questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic data and assess KAP scores. The KAP levels were dichotomised using a threshold value of 80% of the maximum possible score. Differences in KAP scores based on demographic factors were analysed, and the relationships between KAP dimensions were explored using correlation analysis and structural equation modelling (SEM).<h4>Results</h4>A total of 420 valid questionnaires were analysed, with 80.0% of participants being female. The mean KAP scores were 17.87 ± 2.49 (range: 0-46), 48.74 ± 4.65 (range: 11-55) and 65.39 ± 7.36 (range: 15-75), respectively. Positive correlations were found between KAP scores (r = 0.243-0.450, all p < 0.001). Female gender (OR = 0.542, 95% CI: 0.324-0.907, p = 0.020), holding administrative positions (OR = 1.931, 95% CI: 1.014-3.681, p = 0.045), and attending enteral nutrition lectures (OR = 1.721, 95% CI: 1.096-2.702, p = 0.018) were independent factors associated with adequate knowledge. SEM revealed direct effects between knowledge and attitude (β = 0.275, p < 0.001) as well as between attitude and practice (β = 0.462, p < 0.001). Additionally, knowledge demonstrated both direct effect (β = 0.198, p < 0.001) and indirect effect (β = 0.127, p < 0.001) on practice.<h4>Conclusion</h4>ICU nurses generally exhibited inadequate knowledge but demonstrated positive attitudes and proactive practices regarding enteral nutrition. Attitude showed a partial mediating effect between knowledge and practice. Educational interventions are necessary to enhance knowledge, which may further improve attitudes and practices.<h4>Relevance to clinical practice</h4>ICU nurses need better knowledge of enteral nutrition to enhance patient care and outcomes. Educational interventions are essential."],"journal":["Nursing in critical care"],"pubmed_title":["Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Enteral Nutrition Management Among ICU Nurses."],"pmcid":["PMC12673232"],"funding_grant_id":["2-3-2-SJPYZZK"],"pubmed_authors":["Zhang W","Ge T","Cao M","Zhu L","Song C","Xu H"],"additional_accession":[]},"is_claimable":false,"name":"Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Enteral Nutrition Management Among ICU Nurses.","description":"<h4>Background</h4>Intensive care unit (ICU) patients frequently experience disruptions in their nutritional needs, and ICU nurses play a critical role in managing enteral nutrition.<h4>Aim</h4>This study aimed to evaluate ICU nurses' knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) regarding enteral nutrition.<h4>Study design</h4>A multicentre cross-sectional study was conducted from September to December 2024 across 15 hospitals in China. A self-developed questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic data and assess KAP scores. The KAP levels were dichotomised using a threshold value of 80% of the maximum possible score. Differences in KAP scores based on demographic factors were analysed, and the relationships between KAP dimensions were explored using correlation analysis and structural equation modelling (SEM).<h4>Results</h4>A total of 420 valid questionnaires were analysed, with 80.0% of participants being female. The mean KAP scores were 17.87 ± 2.49 (range: 0-46), 48.74 ± 4.65 (range: 11-55) and 65.39 ± 7.36 (range: 15-75), respectively. Positive correlations were found between KAP scores (r = 0.243-0.450, all p < 0.001). Female gender (OR = 0.542, 95% CI: 0.324-0.907, p = 0.020), holding administrative positions (OR = 1.931, 95% CI: 1.014-3.681, p = 0.045), and attending enteral nutrition lectures (OR = 1.721, 95% CI: 1.096-2.702, p = 0.018) were independent factors associated with adequate knowledge. SEM revealed direct effects between knowledge and attitude (β = 0.275, p < 0.001) as well as between attitude and practice (β = 0.462, p < 0.001). Additionally, knowledge demonstrated both direct effect (β = 0.198, p < 0.001) and indirect effect (β = 0.127, p < 0.001) on practice.<h4>Conclusion</h4>ICU nurses generally exhibited inadequate knowledge but demonstrated positive attitudes and proactive practices regarding enteral nutrition. Attitude showed a partial mediating effect between knowledge and practice. Educational interventions are necessary to enhance knowledge, which may further improve attitudes and practices.<h4>Relevance to clinical practice</h4>ICU nurses need better knowledge of enteral nutrition to enhance patient care and outcomes. Educational interventions are essential.","dates":{"release":"2026-01-01T00:00:00Z","publication":"2026 Jan","modification":"2026-06-05T22:11:37.317Z","creation":"2026-05-22T03:16:03.364Z"},"accession":"S-EPMC12673232","cross_references":{"pubmed":["41332178"],"doi":["10.1111/nicc.70260"]}}