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.
Cross-Sectional (n=442)
No
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Patients with lower limb fractures post-surgery demonstrate inadequate knowledge and negative attitudes towards DVT prevention, highlighting a need for targeted educational interventions.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a significant postoperative complication in patients with lower limb fractures, potentially leading to life-threatening outcomes such as pulmonary embolism. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of this high-risk population regarding DVT prevention. A cross-sectional study was conducted at Nanchang Hongdu Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine between March 2023 and May 2024. A structured questionnaire collected demographic and KAP data, analyzed using descriptive statistics and structural equation modeling (SEM). Among 442 valid respondents, SEM revealed direct effects of knowledge on attitudes (β = 0.593, P < 0.001) and attitudes on practices (β = 0.746, P < 0.001). Despite proactive practices, patients demonstrated inadequate knowledge and negative attitudes towards DVT. These findings underscore the need for targeted educational interventions to enhance patient understanding and attitudes, ultimately improving preventive behaviors and reducing DVT-related complications.
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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 and attitudes directly affected practices regarding DVT.
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