Key result
Greater DVT knowledge is linked to improved attitudes and preventive practices after lower limb fracture surgery.
Why the study?
Deep vein thrombosis is a significant postoperative complication in patients with lower limb fractures, but their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding DVT prevention are not well characterized.
Population
442 patients with lower limb fractures post-surgery at Nanchang Hongdu Hospital
Design
Cross-sectional study using structured questionnaire and structural equation modeling
Authors
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Supports educational interventions to boost DVT knowledge in post-fracture surgery patients; leaves open whether this improves practices or outcomes in prospective studies.
Cross-Sectional (n=442)
No
Effect estimate: β = 0.593 and β = 0.746
p-value: p=<0.001
Patients with lower limb fractures post-surgery demonstrate inadequate knowledge and negative attitudes towards DVT prevention, highlighting a need for targeted educational interventions.
Deng et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in lower limb fractures post-surgery (n=442). Knowledge and attitudes regarding DVT prevention was evaluated on Direct effects of knowledge on attitudes and attitudes on practices (β = 0.593 and β = 0.746, p=<0.001). Among patients with lower limb fractures post-surgery, knowledge directly affected attitudes (β = 0.593, P<0.001) and attitudes directly affected practices (β = 0.746, P<0.001) regarding DVT.
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