To assess the latent profile characteristics of Chinese nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding excessive oxygen therapy and explore the influencing factors of different profile types.
Key Findings:
A total of 743 questionnaires were collected, with 687 valid responses (effective response rate of 92.46%).
Three latent profile types were identified: 'Low Knowledge–Moderately Attitude–Moderate Practice' (19.65%), 'Moderate Knowledge–Moderately Attitude–Moderate Practice' (20.23%), and 'High Knowledge–Positive Attitude–High Practice' (60.12%).
Significant influencing factors on nurses’ KAP included age, work experience, professional title, education level, hospital level, participation in oxygen therapy training, and department (P < 0.005).
Interpretation:
Nurses' KAP regarding excessive oxygen therapy can be categorized into distinct profiles, with demographic factors significantly influencing these profiles.
Limitations:
The study used convenience sampling, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
The cross-sectional design does not allow for causal inferences.
Conclusion:
The findings provide a theoretical basis for nursing managers and educators to develop relevant training programs.
