Abstract: Objective Investigate the current state of knowledge, attitude and practice（KAP） of traditional Chinese medicine health diet therapy of the staff in nursing institution for the aged, so as to provide a reference for the promotion of traditional Chinese medicine health diet therapy. Methods In March 2023, 370 cases of working personnel of nursing institution for the aged in Mianyang City were sampled as survey subjects, and the survey was conducted using the self-prepared questionnaire. Results A total of 355 valid questionnaire were collected;The scores of traditional Chinese medicine health diet therapy knowledge, attitudes, and behavior were (12.45±2.62), (35.23±3.78), and (20.31±5.37); multiple linear regression analysis results showed that the level of education and location area were influencing factors of pension institution staff on traditional Chinese medicine health diet therapy knowledge (P<0.05) ; the level of education and location area were influencing factors of their attitude (P<0.05); the gender and location area were influencing factors of their behavior (P<0.05). Conclusion The Staff of nursing institutions for the aged have a positive belief in traditional Chinese medicine health diet therapy, but the level of knowledge and application behavior need to be improved. It is recommended that we should strengthen the knowledge learning and practical training for the staff in traditional Chinese medicine health diet therapy. Meanwhile,we propose strengthen the establishment of standards related to food services, and the support of employment policy.

Key words: nursing institutions for the aged, the staff, Traditional Chinese medicine health diet therapy, knowledge, attitude, and practice