Assessment of pediatric nurses' knowledge of budesonide–formoterol inhaler technique: a cross-sectional study in tertiary hospitals in China

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A cross-sectional survey assessed the knowledge of 57 pediatric nurses on budesonide–formoterol inhaler usage in Nanning, China.
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The mean knowledge score among participants was 85.07 ± 17.94, with 89.47% scoring ≥60, indicating adequate theoretical knowledge.
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Nurses in specialized respiratory wards and those with more frequent training had significantly higher knowledge scores (P < 0.05).
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The study highlights gaps in pediatric nurses' knowledge of inhalation therapy, emphasizing the need for targeted training.
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Limitations include convenience sampling, a small sample size, and lack of direct assessment of practical skills.

Frontiers In Pediatrics

by Chengjiu Tan, Qinyuan Pan, Yan Zhou, Dan Zhu, Feina Mo, Liucheng Huang, Jialing Xiang
June 18, 2026

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