Healthcare Professionals' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Respiratory Support

Background To investigate healthcare professionals' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding the application of respiratory support. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 15,2023 to December 14,2023 at Multiple hospitals. Demographic information, alongside scores measuring knowledge and attitudes, was gathered through the dissemination of questionnaires. Results A total of 517 valid questionnaires were enrolled, including 284 (54.9%) nurses, and 269 (52%) had worked for less than 10 years. The median of knowledge, attitude, and practice were 20 (possible range: 11–22), 26 (possible range: 7–35), and 38 (possible range: 9–45), respectively. Multivariate logistic regression showed that lower than 20 of knowledge score (OR = 0.441, 95% CI: [0.297, 0.657], P < 0.001), lower than 26 of attitude score (OR = 0.493, 95% CI: [0.335, 0.724], P < 0.001), lower than 40 of MBI-GS Scale score (OR = 1.857, 95% CI: [1.256, 2.746], P = 0.002), aged 40 years and above (OR = 0.470, 95% CI: [0.264, 0.837], P = 0.010), being nurse (OR = 0.627, 95% CI: [0.424, 0.928], P = 0.020), and no training in respiratory support in the last six months (OR = 0.590, 95% CI: [0.403, 0.866], P = 0.007) were independently associated with practice. Conclusions Healthcare professionals had sufficient knowledge, positive attitudes, and proactive practices regarding the application of respiratory support. Healthcare institutions should prioritize continuous education and training programs focusing on respiratory support, especially for nurses and older professionals, to enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes.