scholarly journals ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SELF-INSTRUCTIONAL MODULE ON KNOWLEDGE OF STAFF NURSES REGARDING MANAGEMENT OF BURN INJURY IN SURGICAL DEPARTMENT OF M.K.C.G, MCH, BERHAMPUR

THE GENESIS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ms. Madhusmita Sahoo sahoo ◽  
Mrs. P. Laxmi Bai bai
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Burn Injury ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Staff Nurses ◽  
Staff Nurse ◽  
Burn Wound ◽  
Surgical Department ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Instructional Module ◽  
Post Test

ABSTRACT Recovery from a burn injury requires a lot of work on the part of the client and significant others including health care professionals. The client’s health can be resumed with both positive body and positive mind by effective management of Burn injury. The study was conducted with the objective to assess the knowledge of staff nurses regarding management of burn injury, to assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module (SIM) and to compare the effectiveness of SIM on knowledge of staff nurses regarding management of burn injury with their selected demographic variables. Data was collected by using purposive sampling by taking 50 samples from the surgical department of M.K.C.G, MCH, Berhampur. The data was analysed by calculating the mean percentage, standard deviation, T-test and chi-square. The findings revealed that prior to the implementation of self-instructional module mean score was (22.56±3.3) which is 56.4% of maximum knowledge score. Highest post-test mean score was 33.3±3.43 which is 83.25% showing a difference of 26.85% of effectiveness. Area wise comparison of knowledge score shows that, during pre-test the highest mean score was 58.37% of the total score obtained from the area of burn wound care, physiotherapy and rehabilitation and the staff nurses were having lowest knowledge in the area of prevention, first aid treatment, and management of burn injury that is 52.61% of mean score. Highly Significant difference of 26.85 % was found between pre- and post-test’s knowledge score. Significant association was found between post-test knowledge score according to professional qualification, year of professional experience and year of experience in care of Burn patient. But no significant association was found according to age and previous source of knowledge. Key Words: Assess, Effectiveness, Self-instructional module, knowledge, Staff Nurse, Surgical department, Burn injury, Management.

scholarly journals A Quasi Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on Knowledge regarding Kangaroo Mother Care among Staff Nurses in Selected Hospitals at Jaipur City, Rajasthan

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2&3) ◽  
pp. 6-15
Author(s):  
Mahendra Gautam ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Registered Nurses ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Staff Nurses ◽  
Staff Nurse ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Background:Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is the care given to new born immediately after the birth in which SSC is provided to boost growth in LBW along with other benefits. KMC is a novel method of care of infants under 2000 grams of birth weight. KMC has been developed for fostering neurobehavioral development and supporting parent-infant intimacy and attachment. The current study aims at assessing the efficacy of SlM about KMC amid registered nurses. Objective:To assess existing knowledge about KMC, to develop, validate and administer SIM on KMC, to find efficacy of SIM on knowledge of registered nurses about KMC and to associate the knowledge score of staff nurse about KMC and their selected demographic variables. Methods: This study was conducted in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Five hundred staff nurses from hospital were enrolled through simple random sampling. A pre-test done to assess pre-interventional knowledge. Followed by SIM introduction to subjects. After 7 days, post-test was conducted. Result: Results showed that about two-third (77.2%) of the total sample were within age group 21 to 30 years. 86.8% of staff nurses had major source of knowledge related to KMC through academic. The result showed mean knowledge score in pre-test was 23.60 and in post-test was 49.16 among staff nurse. It showed the all the nurses had achieved good level of knowledge after implementation of SIM. The findings (Z=40.78) showed that calculated value (40.78) was more than tabulated value (1.96) at 0.001% significance. Hence, it indicated significant difference and efficacy of SIM on knowledge gained by the staff nurses. The level of knowledge of post-test among staff nurses was higher than pretest. Conclusion: The SIM facilitated them to update their knowledge related to KMC. Hence, more awareness and training programmes should be conducted so that this method can be implemented throughout the country.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module on Knowledge Regarding Vision Hazards while Playing Online Games among Junior College Students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheetal Namdeorao Sakharkar ◽  
Payal Chandrashekhar Wankhede ◽  
Rupali Prakash Teltumbade ◽  
Supriya Haridasthool ◽  
Pallavi Dipakrao Wankhede ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Junior College ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Online Games ◽  
Internet Gaming ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Instructional Module ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Junior College Students

Introduction: Playing online games has become a most popular leisure activity in many parts of the world, which may impact people's health as a result of excessive gaming, most commonly among students. Some computer-related and vision-related researches have measured the physical and ocular effects and binocular vision separately. India has second largest number of users of cell phones. In India, few studies conducted to assess its impact on health. Presently, the incidence of internet gaming disorder among the adolescent group was between 1.3% to 19.9%. Aim: To determine the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding vision hazards while playing online games among junior college students. Materials and Methods: A pre-experimental pre-test, post-test research design was used to conduct this study. The study was conducted during September 2019 to February 2020 and the setting was selected in the New English junior college, Wardha (Maharashtra) after getting ethical permission. (Ref. no: DMIMS (DU)/IEC/Sept-2019/8494). Purposive sampling was the sampling method used to collect data from junior college students (11th standard students) on the basis of structured knowledge questionnaire. After collecting pre-test data, self-instructional module was given for intervention of vision hazards while playing online games to junior college students. Seven days were provided to the samples for utilising self-instructional module which was organised for 45-50 minutes. Post-test information was gathered after seven days from the day of intervention. The data were described by frequency, percentage and t-test was used to describe the difference between pre-test and post-test knowledge score. Chi-square test was also used to find out the association between knowledge of junior college students regarding vision hazards while playing online games and selected demographic variables. Results: There was a significant difference between pre-test and post-test knowledge scores interpreted that self-instructional module on knowledge regarding vision hazards while playing online games among junior college students were effective. Mean value of pre-test was 7.82 and post-test was 15.62 and standard deviation values of pre-test was ±1.88 and post-test was ±0.58. The calculated t-value was 39 and p-value was 0.0001. Conclusion: The study was effective because the post-test knowledge score improved than the pre-test knowledge score. So, the self-instructional module has proved to improve junior college student’s knowledge regarding vision hazards while playing online games.

scholarly journals A study to assess the effectiveness of a self-instructional module on prevention and control of nosocomial infection in terms of knowledge and practice among staff nurses working in surgical unit of the Civil hospital, Ahmadabad

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4-s) ◽  
pp. 1224-1225
Author(s):  
Mustufa U. Mansuri ◽  
Farzana Mansuri
Keyword(s):  
Nosocomial Infection ◽  
Staff Nurses ◽  
Hospital Environment ◽  
Staff Nurse ◽  
Civil Hospital ◽  
Instructional Module ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Self Instruction ◽  
Surgical Unit

Background: Nosocomial infection is also called as 'Hospital Acquired- Infection’. It can be defined as an infection whose development is favoured by a hospital environment, such as one acquired by a patient during a hospital visit or one developing among hospital staff. The nosocomial infection rate is alarming and is estimated at about 30-35 percent of all hospital admissions. Many lives are lost because of the spread of infections in hospitals. Nosocomial infections are important contributors for morbidity and mortality. They became more important public health problem with increasing economic and human impact. Aims and objective: To assess the knowledge and practice of the staff nurses working in surgical unit of civil hospital Ahmedabad before and after the administration of self-instruction module on prevention of control of nosocomial infection (HAIs). To find co-relation between pre-test knowledge and post-test knowledge. Material and Methods: This study was conducted using the quasi experimental research approach and research design used was one group pre and post test.30 staff nurses working in surgical unit of civil hospital Ahmedabad are selected by convenient sampling method. Collection tool used on staff nurse was structured knowledge questionnaire and observational checklist Results: findings revealed that majority of sample (46.66%) were in the age between 21 to 30 years. According to qualification highest percentages (43.33%) belong to G.N.M. Majority had experience between 5 to 7 years (30%). Study findings revealed that the knowledge score of the sample show marked increase as seen in the post-test score of the experimental group indicates that the self-instructional module was effective in improving the knowledge and practice of the samples.  Key words:  Nosocomial infection, Prevention, control, staff nurse

A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Webinar on Knowledge Regarding the Strategies to Prevent Covid 19 among Nursing Students of SIIHS, Honavar, Uttara Kannada

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sagaya Arockiya Mary. A ◽  
Susai Mari.A ◽  
Wincy. C ◽  
Thirumurugan. M ◽  
Verginia Dsouza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Student Nurses ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test

Background: The one virus stumbled the whole universe is the novel corona virus and impacted physical, emotional and social health status of almost every individual in the world irrespectively. Since the existence of Covid-19 till now it is been noticed that student nurses also affected by this fatal viral infection during their clinical practice. Objectives: The study focused on evaluating the effectiveness of webinar on knowledge regarding the strategies to prevent Covid -19 among student nurses of SIIHS, Honavar, Uttara Kannada. The study aimed at enhancing the knowledge level and influences others through effective health teaching at clinical areas and even in community settings. Methodology: An evaluative approach with pre- experimental, non-randomized, one group pre and post-test research design was adapted. The sample size was 294, purposive sampling technique was adapted. Data collected through testmoz web page and webinar was conducted by google meet app for one week. Data analysed by descriptive and statistical methods (chi-square and z-test) and interpreted by graphs. Results: The findings show that in pre-test 10(3.41%) had poor, 127(43.19%) had average, 157(53.40%) Good and 00% excellent knowledge level whereas in post-test 00% had Poor, 59(20.06%) Average, 176(59.86%) Good and 59 (20.06%) had excellent knowledge level. The pre-test mean score was 23.1 (46.2 %.) and of post-test was 35.6 (71.2%). The computed z’-test value showing significant difference in the pre (x?1=23.1) and post-test (x?2=35.6) knowledge score (p=1.18357, < z= -5.1679, critical z score=-1.6449 ? =0.05 level of significance). Hence the p value is greater than the z value (p(x?Z) = 1.18357e-7), it indicates the webinar was effective and the null hypothesis (H0) is rejected. Conclusion: The study was concluded as the webinar was highly effective and influenced the participant to gain sufficient information on prevention and the spread of Covid 19. Hopefully this enables them to apply

Effectiveness of Lecture cum demonstration on Knowledge and practice regarding Intravenous cannulation among staff nurses working in selected hospital

2021 ◽  
pp. 275-282
Author(s):  
Patricia Reddy ◽  
Ancy Ramesh
Keyword(s):  
Work Experience ◽  
Demographic Variable ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Staff Nurses ◽  
Medical Procedure ◽  
Success Rates ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Background: The skill of intravenous cannulation must be practiced regularly to maintain a high level of competency. This is important to gain quick and efficient intravenous access in populations when required. The insertion of intravenous catheters into peripheral veins is probably the most commonly performed invasive medical procedure in hospitals. This procedure could be difficult sometimes requiring several attempts and causing distress to patients. The high success rates of nurses in intravenous cannulation have been due to the frequent performance of intravenous cannulation Objectives: 1. To assess the existing knowledge regarding intravenous cannulation among staff nurses working in selected hospital. 2. To observe the existing practice regarding intravenous cannulation among nurses. 3. To assess the effectiveness of lecture cum demonstration regarding Intravenous cannulation among staff nurses. 4. To observe the practice of staff nurses regarding intravenous cannulation after lecture cum demonstration. 5. To correlate the knowledge and practice of staff nurses regarding intravenous cannulation .Methodology: Pre experimental one group pre test post test design. Material: Structured knowledge questionnaire and Observational checklist adopted as per WHO guidelines.Sample size: 60. Result: Among the 60 samples, according to age, 39(65%)of subjects were of 21-30 years of age, 14(23.33%) were of 31-40 years, 7(11.67%) were of 41-50 years and no subjects were above 50 yearsAccording to the educational qualification, 38(58.33%) of the subjects were with the qualification of general nurse midwives, 12(20%) were B.sc nursing, 13(21.67%) were PB.B.sc Nursing.Majority of the subjects 45% have work experience of less than 2 years, 23.33% have 3-5 years, 20% have 6-8 years and 11.67% of them have work experience of more than 8 years In relation to area of work, 26.67% of the subjects each were from the Medicine ward and surgical ward, 21.66%were from Intensive care unit and 25% of them were from Casualty/Emergency ward. post test majority of the subjects gained Knowledge regarding intravenous cannulation. 34 (56.67%) subjects had good level of Knowledge score and 23(43.33%) subjects had average level of Knowledge. None of the samples have poor level of Knowledge. the post test the findings shows that 57(95%) subjects had satisfactory level of practice whereas only 3(5%) of subjects had unsatisfactory level of practice. The mean pretest knowledge score was 15.28 and post test knowledge score was 26.58. The mean practice score 7.61 and posttest practice score was 13.76. Student’s paired ‘t’ test is applied at 5% level of significance and The calculated‘t’ value for overall knowledge score of subjects was 35.51 and the calculated ‘t’ value for overall practice score of subjects was 23.44 that statistically interpreted that the lecture cum demonstration regarding intravenous cannulation was effective in increasing the Knowledge and practice of subject. There was significant association between selected demographic variable of year of experience with their pretest knowledge, whereas other demographic variables are not significantly associated.The correlation coefficient of post test knowledge and post test practice score was ‘r’ 0.21, which is indicates a positive correlation. Conclusion: The knowledge of the target population was significantly increased, and there was significant improvement in the level of practice after receiving lecture cum demonstration regarding intravenous cannulation. The improvement in knowledge and practice was found in all subjects irrespective of their demographic variable

scholarly journals Impact of Diabetes Continuing Education on Knowledge and Practice of Diabetes Care among Health Care Professionals in Yemen

2021 ◽  
pp. 221-230
Author(s):  
Salmeen D. Babelgaith ◽  
Mansour Almetwazi ◽  
Syed Wajid ◽  
Saeed Alfadly ◽  
Ahmed M Shaman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Diabetes Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
General Knowledge ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
The Impact

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the Impact of diabetes continuing education on knowledge and practice of diabetes care among health care professionals in Yemen. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was carried out among health care professionals. The original questionnaire consisted of 22 multiple choice questions. A total of 73 HCPs received continuing education (CE) intervention.  Knowledge attitude and practice (KAP) was assessed using a validated questionnaire.  Results: The result showed that majority of the HCPs has a good general knowledge on diabetes and its managements prior to the CE program. Evaluation of the general knowledge score of the HCPs found some improvement in the knowledge score, however the improvement was not significant (p=0.31). The result of this study found that HCPs has good knowledge on monitoring the sign, symptoms and laboratory parameters. Conclusion: Evaluation of the knowledge score on Goal of Diabetes Management of HCPs found significant (p=0.024) improvement in the knowledge score. The results indicated that the lab values were rated as the most important in the goal for the treatment of diabetes patients.  The study also found no significant difference in practice score after CE program among HCPs.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programe on Knowledge regarding Tuberculosis and Dots Therapy among staff nurses workers in selected hospital of Visnagar City

2021 ◽  
pp. 358-360
Author(s):  
Daxaben Patel ◽  
Khushbu Patel
Keyword(s):  
Test Score ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Staff Nurses ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Short Course ◽  
Structured Teaching ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Directly Observed Treatment ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Tuberculosis is one of the most prominent mycobacterium diseases known to humankind. Increasing cases world-wide led to the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring a global Emergency in April 1993. Despite the availability of „tools‟ for controlling TB, programs have been unable to sustain high cure rate. As a consequence of this, and the increasing problems of drug resistance, the International community, through the WHO, has developed and launched the Directly Observed Treatment Short Course (DOTS) strategy. Directly Observed Treatment, Short course chemotherapy is a strategy to ensure cure by providing the most effective medicine and confirming that it is taken. It is the only strategy which has been documented to be effective Worldwide on a program basis. Design: A quantitative approach using pre-experimental pre-test post-test design with one group. Participants: 50 Staff Nurses were selected using Non-Probability purposive sampling technique in Mehsana District. Interventions: Structured teaching was given to the Staff Nurses. Tool: Self Structured Questionnaire was used to assess the level of Knowledge regarding tuberculosis and dots therapy among staff nurses. Results: The research study shows that in pre test (20%) of sample had a poor knowledge (score 1-10) regarding knowledge about tuberculosis and dots therapy, while average knowledge (score 11-20) was observed in 46% of the sample and (34%) of sample having good (20-41) knowledge score. And in the post test (0%) of sample had a poor knowledge (score 1-10) regarding knowledge about tuberculosis and dots therapy, while average knowledge (score 11-20) was observed in (18%) of the sample and (82%) of sample having good (20-41) knowledge score. And the comparison between pre test and post test observation score regarding knowledge of tuberculosis and dots therapy. The mean pre test observation score was 16.4 and the mean post test score was the 23, and the Standard Deviation was 5.64 in pre test and 7.67 in post test score, also the calculated “t”value was 4.20 was greater than the table value at 0.05 level of significance. The structured teaching was effective in increasing the Knowledge regarding tuberculosis and dots therapy among staff nurses. Chi-square test to associate the level of knowledge and selected demographic variable. Conclusion: The findings of the study indicate that structured teaching programme is effective in increase knowledge regarding tuberculosis and dots therapy among staff nurses.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module (Sim) on Knowledge Regarding Alzheimer's Disease

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-29
Author(s):  
Nira Neupane ◽  
M. Vijaya lakshmi
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Student Nurses ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Nursing Management ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Instructional Module ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Test Level

INTRODUCTION: Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes severe deterioration of functional and cognitive abilities. As the leading cause of dementia in adults, it affects one in every 10 people who are more than 65 years of age. There is a vital need for student nurses with knowledge of Alzheimer's disease to provide high quality care for the growing number of patients. The use of effective nursing interventions for the management of Alzheimer's disease can help student nurses promote independence and quality of life for Alzheimer's disease patients. Thus this study is under taken to assess the effectiveness of the self instructional module (SIM) on nursing management of client with Alzheimer's disease among 4th year B. Sc. (N) students.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A quantitative evaluative research approach with pre experimental one group pre test and post test research design & non probability purposive sampling technique was used to select the 60 samples of B.Sc. (N) 4th year students. Self administered structured knowledge questionnaire were used to collect the information from the study samples. The prepared tool was validated by the experts and the reliability was established. The study was conducted in R.V. College of Nursing and Vidyakirana Institute of Nursing Sciences, Bangalore. The data was analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS version 19.RESULTS: Findings of the study shown that, the overall mean percentage pre test level of knowledge of B.Sc. Nursing 4th year studentswas 62.08%, and the pre test knowledge score was 35(58.33%) respondents were having moderately adequate knowledge, 13(21.67%) had inadequate knowledge and 12(20%) were having adequate knowledge regarding nursing management of clients with Alzheimer's disease. In the post test overall mean percentage post test level of knowledge was 84.37%. The post test knowledge score was 54(90%) respondents were having adequate knowledge and 06(10%) had moderately adequate knowledge after the administration of SIM. The overall obtained ''t'' value of knowledge 15.6 is highly significant at P< 0.01 level. The obtained chi-square value showed significant association between the pre test level of knowledge and certain socio demographical variables; gender (χ2 =5.12, df =1, p<0.05) and sources of information (χ2 =4.82, df=1, p<0.05). However, it did not show any significant association with other demographic variables of 4th Year B. Sc. (N) students.CONCLUSION: Findings of the study showed that majority of the student nurses were moderately adequate knowledge before administering the SIM. The SIM facilitated them to gain more knowledge regarding nursing management of client's with Alzheimer's disease which was evident in post test knowledge scores. Hence SIM was an effective strategy for providing information and to improve knowledge of students' nurses.Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences (2016)Vol.04 No.02 Issue 14, page: 25-29 

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF AN INFORMATION BOOKLET ON KNOWLEDGE AMONG STAFF NURSES REGARDING PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF PERINEAL TEAR DURING NORMAL DELIVERY

2013 ◽  
Vol 03 (01) ◽  
pp. 03-07
Author(s):  
Philomena Fernandes ◽  
Shiney Paul ◽  
B. Savitha
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Staff Nurses ◽  
Perineal Tear ◽  
Normal Delivery ◽  
Information Booklet ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

AbstractThe study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of an information booklet on knowledge among staff nurses regarding the prevention and management of perineal tear during normal delivery. An evaluative approach with one group Pre test Post test design was used for the study. 40 samples were selected using simple random sampling method. The present study was conducted in Justice K. S. Hegde Charitable hospital Mangalore. The collected data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. A significant difference between Pre test and Post test knowledge was found (t = 23.09, p <0.05). The study findings showed that the information booklet was effective in improving knowledge of staff nurses regarding prevention and management of perineal tear during labour. There was no significant association between the level of knowledge and demographic variables.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Psychoeducation Programme on Knowledge of Schizophrenia among Care Givers of the Patients with Schizophrenia, Admitted in Selected Hospital of SGR

2020 ◽  
Vol 09 (02) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Perkash Kour ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Family Members ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Psychiatric Ward ◽  
Care Givers ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Degree Of Disability ◽  
High Degree

Background: Schizophrenia is one of the commonly occurring disorders, often causing a high degree of disability to the patients, as well as being stressful to the caregivers. Many people are still unaware that there are effective treatments for schizophrenia. A combination of regular medication, family education and support reduce the relapse rate from 50% to 60%. Psychoeducation interventions provide information to patients and their families as well as provide the tools necessary to cope with the disorder. Aim: The study aimed to find the efficacy of psycho-education on knowledge regarding schizophrenia among care givers of patients by conducting pretest before intervention and posttest after intervention. Methods: Pre-experimental one group pre-test and posttest design was used for this study. The sample of 50 care givers were selected using purposive sampling technique consists of care givers of schizophrenia patients admitted in psychiatric ward. The study was conducted at the selected state govt. hospital IMHANS Srinagar J&K India. Data was collected using structured knowledge questionnaire. The researcher first explained the aim of the evaluation and invited family members to take part. After consenting to participate in the study, family members were assessed in group of twenty five. Result: mean knowledge score at pre-test was 8.94+5.101 and 27.66+1.814 at post test. There was significant difference in knowledge scores of pre-test and post-test p<0.001).There was no significant association between knowledge score and demographic variables. Conclusion: There was significant gain in knowledge score of care givers. The study concluded that psycho education was effective in increasing the knowledge of care givers of schizophrenia patients. Psycho education of the family members is the key to understand about the illness and provide better care to the patient.

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