The knowledge, attitudes, and practices of thoracic surgical nurses towards postoperative pulmonary rehabilitation
Abstract Background This study examines thoracic surgical nurses’ Knowledge-Attitude-Practice (KAP) regarding postoperative pulmonary rehabilitation to improve patient recovery and reduce complications after thoracic surgery. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted among thoracic surgical n...
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| description | Abstract Background This study examines thoracic surgical nurses’ Knowledge-Attitude-Practice (KAP) regarding postoperative pulmonary rehabilitation to improve patient recovery and reduce complications after thoracic surgery. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted among thoracic surgical nurses from 7 tertiary hospitals in Beijing between April 8 and April 30, 2024, using a self-administered questionnaire. Results A total of 238 valid questionnaires remained. Of these, 191 (80.25%) were female, and 169 (71.01%) had received training in perioperative pulmonary rehabilitation. The mean knowledge, attitudes and practices score were 10.45 ± 3.98 (possible range: 0–34), 33.31 ± 6.50 (possible range: 8–40), and 31.65 ± 6.52 (possible range: 8–40), respectively. The mediation analysis revealed that gender (β = 1.731, p = 0.021), age (β = 0.161, p = 0.018), hospital level (β = -0.943, p = 0.008), education (β = 1.031, p = 0.031), and years of working (β = -1.127, p = 0.006) had significant direct impacts on knowledge. Knowledge itself was a significant predictor of attitudes (β = 0.777, p = 0.009) and directly influenced practice as well (knowledge: β = 0.327, p = 0.010; attitudes: β = 0.342, p = 0.010). Concurrently, gender (β = 1.346, p = 0.012), age (β = 0.125, p = 0.011), hospital level (β = -0.733, p = 0.006), education (β = 0.801, p = 0.021), and working years (β = -0.876, p = 0.005) indirectly influenced attitudes. Additionally, gender (β = 1.732, p = 0.009), age (β = 0.095, p = 0.007), and knowledge (β = 0.266, p = 0.011) indirectly impacted practice. Conclusions Thoracic surgical nurses exhibit a solid foundation in knowledge and positive attitudes towards postoperative pulmonary rehabilitation, influenced by demographics and education. Targeted training programs are recommended to improve their knowledge, potentially enhancing patient outcomes in recovery. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-519c5777c2f5426da5d04d64cbf736852025-08-20T03:42:43ZengBMCBMC Pulmonary Medicine1471-24662025-07-0125111110.1186/s12890-025-03814-7The knowledge, attitudes, and practices of thoracic surgical nurses towards postoperative pulmonary rehabilitationNa Yin0Xiao Xiao1Xinmei Yao2Liyuan Peng3Haili Yang4Cardiothoracic Surgery, Civil Aviation General HospitalCardiothoracic Surgery, Civil Aviation General HospitalCardiothoracic Surgery, Civil Aviation General HospitalCardiothoracic Surgery, Civil Aviation General HospitalCardiothoracic Surgery, Civil Aviation General HospitalAbstract Background This study examines thoracic surgical nurses’ Knowledge-Attitude-Practice (KAP) regarding postoperative pulmonary rehabilitation to improve patient recovery and reduce complications after thoracic surgery. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted among thoracic surgical nurses from 7 tertiary hospitals in Beijing between April 8 and April 30, 2024, using a self-administered questionnaire. Results A total of 238 valid questionnaires remained. Of these, 191 (80.25%) were female, and 169 (71.01%) had received training in perioperative pulmonary rehabilitation. The mean knowledge, attitudes and practices score were 10.45 ± 3.98 (possible range: 0–34), 33.31 ± 6.50 (possible range: 8–40), and 31.65 ± 6.52 (possible range: 8–40), respectively. The mediation analysis revealed that gender (β = 1.731, p = 0.021), age (β = 0.161, p = 0.018), hospital level (β = -0.943, p = 0.008), education (β = 1.031, p = 0.031), and years of working (β = -1.127, p = 0.006) had significant direct impacts on knowledge. Knowledge itself was a significant predictor of attitudes (β = 0.777, p = 0.009) and directly influenced practice as well (knowledge: β = 0.327, p = 0.010; attitudes: β = 0.342, p = 0.010). Concurrently, gender (β = 1.346, p = 0.012), age (β = 0.125, p = 0.011), hospital level (β = -0.733, p = 0.006), education (β = 0.801, p = 0.021), and working years (β = -0.876, p = 0.005) indirectly influenced attitudes. Additionally, gender (β = 1.732, p = 0.009), age (β = 0.095, p = 0.007), and knowledge (β = 0.266, p = 0.011) indirectly impacted practice. Conclusions Thoracic surgical nurses exhibit a solid foundation in knowledge and positive attitudes towards postoperative pulmonary rehabilitation, influenced by demographics and education. Targeted training programs are recommended to improve their knowledge, potentially enhancing patient outcomes in recovery.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-025-03814-7KnowledgeAttitudePracticeThoracic surgical nursePulmonary rehabilitation |
| spellingShingle | Na Yin Xiao Xiao Xinmei Yao Liyuan Peng Haili Yang The knowledge, attitudes, and practices of thoracic surgical nurses towards postoperative pulmonary rehabilitation BMC Pulmonary Medicine Knowledge Attitude Practice Thoracic surgical nurse Pulmonary rehabilitation |
| title | The knowledge, attitudes, and practices of thoracic surgical nurses towards postoperative pulmonary rehabilitation |
| title_full | The knowledge, attitudes, and practices of thoracic surgical nurses towards postoperative pulmonary rehabilitation |
| title_fullStr | The knowledge, attitudes, and practices of thoracic surgical nurses towards postoperative pulmonary rehabilitation |
| title_full_unstemmed | The knowledge, attitudes, and practices of thoracic surgical nurses towards postoperative pulmonary rehabilitation |
| title_short | The knowledge, attitudes, and practices of thoracic surgical nurses towards postoperative pulmonary rehabilitation |
| title_sort | knowledge attitudes and practices of thoracic surgical nurses towards postoperative pulmonary rehabilitation |
| topic | Knowledge Attitude Practice Thoracic surgical nurse Pulmonary rehabilitation |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-025-03814-7 |
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