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Background
Oxygen therapy is an essential intervention in the management of critically ill patients and plays a vital role in preventing hypoxemia and improving tissue oxygenation. Nurses are primarily responsible for administering and monitoring oxygen therapy; therefore, adequate knowledge, a positive attitude, and appropriate clinical practice are necessary to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Aim
The study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of nurses regarding the administration of oxygen therapy to critically ill patients at Jinnah Hospital Lahore.
Methods
A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted over a period of nine months among 157 registered nurses selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using an adapted structured questionnaire assessing knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding oxygen therapy. The collected data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22. Descriptive statistics, including frequencies and percentages, were used to summarize the findings.
Results
The findings showed that 49.7% of nurses had moderate knowledge, 45.2% had poor knowledge, and only 5.1% had good knowledge. Regarding attitude, 51.0% demonstrated a positive attitude, while 49.0% had a negative attitude. In terms of practice, 58.6% of participants had poor practice, 31.8% had moderate practice, and only 9.6% demonstrated good practice regarding oxygen therapy administration.
Conclusion
The study concluded that although nurses generally demonstrated a positive attitude toward oxygen therapy, their knowledge and clinical practice require significant improvement. Continuous professional education, competency-based training, and adherence to evidence-based guidelines are recommended to enhance safe oxygen therapy administration and improve patient outcomes