Clinical Report: Analysis of Nurses' Knowledge and Practices on Oxygen Therapy
Overview
This study categorizes Chinese nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding excessive oxygen therapy into three distinct profiles. Significant factors influencing these profiles include age, work experience, and participation in training.
Background
Oxygen therapy is essential for treating hypoxia, but excessive oxygen can lead to hyperoxia and associated complications. Understanding nurses' KAP is crucial for ensuring safe and effective oxygen therapy, as they are the primary providers of this treatment. Variability in KAP among nurses can impact patient outcomes, highlighting the need for targeted educational interventions.
Data Highlights
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Key Findings
Three latent profile types identified: Low Knowledge–Moderately Attitude–Moderate Practice, Moderate Knowledge–Moderately Attitude–Moderate Practice, and High Knowledge–Positive Attitude–High Practice.
Age, work experience, professional title, education level, hospital level, training participation, and department significantly influence nurses' KAP.
The effective response rate of the survey was 92.46% with 687 valid responses from 743 collected questionnaires.
Standardizing oxygen therapy practices is crucial to avoid hyperoxia and ensure patient safety.
Previous studies show significant variability in nurses' KAP across different regions and settings.
Clinical Implications
Nursing managers and educators should develop targeted training programs based on the identified KAP profiles to enhance nurses' competencies in oxygen therapy. Continuous education and support are essential to improve patient safety and outcomes related to oxygen therapy.
Conclusion
The study highlights the importance of understanding nurses' KAP regarding excessive oxygen therapy and the need for tailored educational interventions. Addressing the identified influencing factors can lead to improved practices and patient safety.
