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ArticleScientific reports2025

Point of care ultrasound knowledge attitudes and practices among emergency and ICU healthcare providers.

Yanxia Gao, Huifang Zhang, Changdong Wu, Zhengliang Zhang, Longfei Pan, Xin He, Donggang Han, Nan Li, Jingjing Wang, Yun Xie and 3 more

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Yanxia GaoEmergency Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi 'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710000, Shannxi, China.
Huifang ZhangEmergency Center, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumchi, 830000, Xinjiang, China.
Changdong WuEmergency Center, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumchi, 830000, Xinjiang, China.
Zhengliang ZhangEmergency Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi 'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710000, Shannxi, China.
Longfei PanEmergency Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi 'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710000, Shannxi, China.
Xin HeUltrasonic Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi 'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710000, Shannxi, China.
Donggang HanUltrasonic Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi 'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710000, Shannxi, China.
Nan LiEmergency Center, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumchi, 830000, Xinjiang, China.
Jingjing WangEmergency Center, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumchi, 830000, Xinjiang, China.
Yun XieEmergency Center, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumchi, 830000, Xinjiang, China.
Yuhua LiEmergency Center, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumchi, 830000, Xinjiang, China.
Nijiati MuyesaiEmergency Center, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumchi, 830000, Xinjiang, China. muyassar11@aliyun.com.
Honghong PeiEmergency Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi 'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710000, Shannxi, China. phh250658@163.com.

Funding

Shaanxi Province key research and development plan general project 2023-YBSF-513
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Abstract

This cross-sectional study assessed point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) among 451 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Emergency providers in Xinjiang, China. Results showed adequate knowledge (median score: 12/14) but suboptimal attitudes (19/40) and infrequent practice (25/45). Over half of participants had rarely used PoCUS in the last year, and nearly 40% felt single-course training was insufficient. Multivariate analysis identified higher knowledge (OR = 1.259) and attitude (OR = 1.168) scores as positive predictors of practice, while nursing occupation was a negative predictor (OR = 0.490). A structural equation model confirmed that knowledge and attitude directly influenced practice, and knowledge also indirectly influenced practice through attitude. In conclusion, a significant knowledge-application gap exists, driven by negative attitudes and practical barriers despite sufficient provider knowledge.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PersonnelIntensive Care UnitsPoint-of-Care SystemsAdultChinaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesUltrasonographyAttitudeBedside ultrasonographyHealthcare providerIntensive care unit, emergencyKnowledgePractice

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