Table 2_Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding enteral nutrition interruption management in intensive care units: a multicenter cross-sectional study predominantly among nurses.docx

Path analysis suggested that knowledge was associated with both attitudes and practices and that attitudes were also associated with practices. Bootstrap analysis further indicated a possible indirect association between knowledge and practice through attitudes (indirect effect = 0.339, 95% CI 0.246–0.438). EN-related training was associated with higher scores across all three domains, whereas EN team membership was associated with higher knowledge and practice scores.

Several demographic and hospital characteristics showed domain-specific associations. The regression models explained a modest proportion of the observed variance (adjusted R² = 0.054–0.141).</p>Conclusion<p>Among ICU healthcare professionals, predominantly nurses, self-reported ENI management practices were associated with knowledge and attitudes, with attitudes potentially playing an intermediary role. EN-related training was also associated with more favorable KAP scores, while organizational and workflow factors may contribute to the observed variation.

These findings may help identify potential targets for future intervention development and evaluation but do not establish causal relationships or improvements in actual ENI management, nutrient delivery, or patient outcomes.</p>