Table 4 Practices dimension in KAP distribution of responses among participants.
From: Nurses knowledge attitude and practice in preventing osteoporosis complications in China
Practice | Always n(%) | Often n(%) | Sometimes n(%) | Seldom n(%) | Never n(%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P1. I always pay attention to the risk factors of osteoporosis in my work and discuss them with patients. | 98(39.8) | 54(22.0) | 59(24.0) | 17(6.9) | 18(7.3) |
P2. I often perform bone density screenings to assess patients’ risk of osteoporosis. | 51(20.7) | 44(17.9) | 66(26.8) | 47(19.1) | 38(15.4) |
P3. I usually provide education and preventive measures regarding osteoporosis to patients. | 45(18.3) | 19(7.7) | 37(15.0) | 52(21.1) | 93(37.8) |
P4. I often participate in developing individualized treatment plans for osteoporosis. | 55(22.4) | 39(15.9) | 64(26.0) | 54(22.0) | 34(13.8) |
P5. I sometimes recommend patients to undergo bone density testing to assess their risk of osteoporosis. | 39(15.9) | 37(15.0) | 77(31.3) | 56(22.8) | 37(15.0) |
P6. I sometimes recommend patients to adopt healthy dietary and exercise habits to prevent osteoporosis. | 47(19.1) | 37(15.0) | 81(32.9) | 51(20.7) | 30(12.2) |
P7. I usually participate in discussions and decision-making within the nursing team regarding osteoporosis. | 59(24.0) | 47(19.1) | 71(28.9) | 44(17.9) | 25(10.2) |
P8. I sometimes introduce medication treatment options for osteoporosis to patients. | 74(30.1) | 56(22.8) | 52(21.1) | 39(15.9) | 25(10.2) |
P9. I often assess patients’ dietary and nutritional status to evaluate their risk of osteoporosis. | 37(15.0) | 32(13.0) | 66(26.8) | 59(24.0) | 52(21.1) |
P10. I sometimes collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans for osteoporosis. | 36(14.6) | 25(10.2) | 56(22.8) | 54(22.0) | 75(30.5) |
P11. I often provide patients with advice on fracture prevention and safety. | 42(17.1) | 27(11.0) | 55(22.4) | 51(20.7) | 71(28.9) |
P12. I always follow the latest guidelines for osteoporosis treatment to guide my practice. | 64(26.0) | 42(17.1) | 54(22.0) | 47(19.1) | 39(15.9) |
P13. I sometimes attend continuing education courses on osteoporosis to update my knowledge. | 86(35.0) | 62(25.2) | 54(22.0) | 23(9.3) | 21(8.5) |
