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

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 RESPIRATORY CARE OF INTUBATED PATIENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (06) ◽  
pp. 332-337
Author(s):  
Shailendra Verma ◽  
◽  
Lavanya Nandan ◽  
Sibi Samuel ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Staff Nurses ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Respiratory Care ◽  
Check List ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Test Practice

A pre experimental study to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program regarding respiratory care of intubated patients in terms of knowledge and practice among the ICU staff nurses working in selected hospital at Delhi, NCR, The objective of the study was to assess the effectiveness of Plan Teaching Programme (PTP) on knowledge and practice regarding the respiratory care of intubated patient among ICU staff nurses. This study was conducted on 30 staff nurses of Lady Harding medical college and hospital Delhi NCR. Pre- experimental research design was adopted and purposive sampling technique was used to select the sample. A structured knowledge questionnaire of 25 questions and practice checklist of 30 items were prepared to assess the knowledge and practice of the staff nurses. Data obtained were analyzed and interpreted by using both descriptive and inferential statistics in terms of frequency, percentages, Mean, S.D and Co-relation. Findings showed that In Pre-test Majority of Staff Nurses i.e. 19 (63%) were having V. good knowledge respectively. Whereas in Post Test 17 (57%) were having excellent knowledge regarding care of intubated patient in ICU which indicates an increase in knowledge score. In Pre-test Majority of Staff Nurses i.e. 19 (63%) were having V. good knowledge respectively. Whereas in Post Test 17 (57%) were having excellent knowledge regarding care of intubated patient in ICU which indicates an increase in knowledge score. The mean Post test practice check list score of Staff Nurses is (21.63) which is higher than the mean Pre test practice check list (14.23), with the mean difference of 7.4. The obtained mean difference was found to be statistically significant. The calculated t value is 23.81 which is greater than the table value at 0.05 level of significance at df (29).The findings revealed that the coefficient of correlation between post test knowledge score and post test practice score regarding respiratory care of intubated patient in ICU among staff nurses is 0.94 which is statistically significant.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program on Knowledge and Practice Regarding Intravenous Therapy among Paediatric Nurses

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anandhan Divya ◽  
Palani Vijayasamundeeswari ◽  
Dhandapani Geetha
Keyword(s):  
Care Setting ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Staff Nurses ◽  
P Value ◽  
Teaching Program ◽  
Intravenous Therapy ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
The Difference

Introduction: Peripheral intravenous therapy is one of the most frequently used therapeutic interventions in the acute care setting. Paediatric intravenous cannulation is a fundamental part of medication and practised in almost every health care setting. Intravenous therapy is used to treat a wide variety of paediatric conditions. Although most hospitalised children receive intravenous (i.v.) therapy daily, treatment extends beyond this population to Out Patient (OP) settings, long term care and home care for the infusion of fluids, blood products, and medications. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge and practice regarding intravenous therapy among paediatric nurses. Materials and Methods: The present pre-experimental, quantitative, non randomised, one group pre and post test design study was conducted in Paediatric Ward, Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of ‘G’ block, Sri Ramachandra Hospital (SRH), Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India from 11th July 2016 to 20th August 2016. Self administered questionnaire and observational checklist was used to collect data about knowledge and practice respectively. Non probability purposive sampling technique was used to select the 30 staff nurses working in the paediatric department with less than one year of experience. Results: The difference between the mean post-test knowledge score (M=16.20, SD=2.041) and pretest knowledge score (M=7.43, SD=2.254) of paediatric staff nurses was highly significant (p-value <0.001) and the computed t-value was t=26.7. The difference between the mean post-test practice score (M=15.13, SD=2.063) and pretest mean practice score (M=10.70, SD=2.380) was also highly significant (p-value <0.001) and the computed t-value was t=8.215. Conclusion: The present study shows that there was a significant difference in the mean scores of knowledge and practice between pretest and post-test after the planned teaching program intervention at the level of paediatric nurses (p<0.001). So planned teaching program was effective on knowledge and practice regarding intravenous therapy among paediatric staff nurses.

scholarly journals A Study to Assess Effectiveness of Instructional Teaching Programme on Level of Knowledge and Practices of Prevention of Pneumonia among Mothers of under Five Children in Selected Villages, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu, India

2021 ◽  
pp. 113-119
Author(s):  
P. Jegin ◽  
S. Subbulakshmi ◽  
M. Dinesh Kumar ◽  
J. Dayana ◽  
E. Elakiya
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Mean

Back ground: An experimental study was conducted to assess the effects of instructional teaching programme (ITP) on knowledge and practices of mothers regarding prevention of pneumonia in children, Pooncherry, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India.Objectives of the study were to assess the effectiveness of ITP on prevention of pneumonia on level of knowledge and practices among mothers of under five children. Materials and Methods: Non probability purposive technique was adopted for this study. Samples who met inclusion criteria were participated in the study. Self-structured interview schedule for knowledge  and structured rating scale for practices were used to collect the data. Results: The study results shows that in the pre test 15.13 % of the mothers had adequate knowledge, 24.34 % of the mothers were had moderately adequate knowledge and 60.53 % of the mothers had inadequate knowledge and  and in post test 63.17% of mothers were had adequate knowledge, 28.94% of the mothers had moderately adequate knowledge and very few (8.55% ) mothers had inadequate knowledge. Pre test practices score shows that 63.82 % of the mothers had less desirable practice, 22.37% of the mothers had moderate desirable practices and 13.81% were had highly desirable practices whereas in the post test 63.82% of them had highly desirable practice, 23.03% of them had moderate desirable practices and 13.16% of them had less desirable practices. The mean pretest knowledge score was 5.45 ± 1.47 and the mean posttest knowledge score was 8.49 ± 0.71 and the t value was 15.17, it shows that statistically there was an improvement in the post test knowledge score. The mean pretest practice score was 22.38 ± 2.76, the mean posttest practice score was 43.64 ±1.97 and the t value was 13.35, it shows that statistically there was a significant improvement in the post test practice score. The instructional teaching programme on prevention of pneumonia was statistically effective in promoting the knowledge and desirable practices among mothers.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and practices regarding oral hygiene among middle school children at Udaipur

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harish K. Kumawat ◽  
Ashok Kumar ◽  
Dev Narayan ◽  
Dinesh K. Sharma ◽  
Sanjay Nagda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
School Children ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Middle School Children ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Background: The vision of the Indian dental association is to improve oral health and achieving optimal national oral health for all. So, the present study was aimed to improve the knowledge and practice regarding oral hygiene using STP (structured teaching programme) among selected middle school children at Udaipur.Methods: Evaluative research approach and pre-experimental, one-group pre-test, post-test designs were adopted for this study. Using a non-probability, convenient sampling technique, sixty children were recruited from the sixth and seventh standards of selected middle schools at Udaipur city. Tools included demographic data, a self-structured knowledge questionnaire and an observational checklist. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential values by IBM statistical package for social sciences (SPSS version 23) software.Results: Data revealed that there was a lack of knowledge and practice (tooth brushing technique) on oral hygiene among middle school children which can be increased by administering STP on oral hygiene. The mean and standard deviation of post-test knowledge score and practice score 15.73±1.19 and 8.41±1.66 was higher than the mean and standard deviation of pre-test knowledge score and practice score 5.11±1.14 and 4.27±179 respectively.Conclusions: Greater attention to STP on oral hygiene is needed to improve knowledge and practice (tooth brushing technique) regarding oral hygiene among middle school children.

scholarly journals TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF PROPOSED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON POST-OPERATIVE SELF-CARE AMONG CATARACT PATIENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 2997-3000
Author(s):  
Pratiksha Kamdi
Keyword(s):  
Self Care ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Teaching Program ◽  
Maximum Score ◽  
Cataract Patient ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Minimum Score ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Cataract Patients

Cataract is a significant cause of preventable blindness and vision impairment worldwide and is expected to pose a growing obstacle to health care systems as the population ages worldwide due to increased life expectancies. The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness of post-operative self-care among cataract patients. To assess the existing knowledge regarding post-operative self-care among cataract patients. To assess the effectiveness of a planned teaching program on post-operative self-care among cataract patients. To associate post knowledge score with demographic variables. The study was based on a descriptive evaluative research approach. The population was all post-operative cataract patients. The subject consisted of 60. Study shows that in pre-test 27(45%) of subjects are having poor level of knowledge score, 32(53.33%) were having an average level of knowledge score, 1(6.66%) were having good, were having an excellent level of knowledge 0(0%), knowledge regarding post-operative self-care among cataract patient. And the minimum score is 1, the maximum score is 9, the mean score is 5.07±1.755 and mean percentage is 31.6876%. In post-test 0(0%) of subjects are having poor level of knowledge score, 0(0%) were having an average level of knowledge score, 25(41.66%) were having good, were having an excellent level of knowledge 35(58.33%) knowledge regarding post-operative self-care among cataract patient. And the minimum score is 10, the maximum score is 15, the mean score is 12.87±1.321, and the mean percentage is 80.4375%. The shows that there is a significant difference between pre-test and post-test knowledge scores interpreting effective planned teaching on knowledge regarding post-operative self-care among cataract patients. The mean value of the pre-test is 5.07 and post-test is 12.87 and standard deviation values of the pre-test are 1.755 and the post-test is 1.321. The calculated t-value is 31.754 and the tabulated t- value is 2.02 and the p-value is 0.000. the study was concluded that a planned teaching program is an effective method to improve the knowledge among the patients.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of a Planned Teaching Program on the Knowledge of Staff Nurses with Regard to the Nutritional Requirements of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarita Telma Fernandes ◽  
Fatima Dsilva ◽  
Sushma Marita Dsouza
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Staff Nurses ◽  
Nutritional Requirements ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Teaching Program ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Objective This study was done to evaluate the effectiveness of a planned teaching program on the knowledge of staff nurses with regard to the nutritional requirements of patients with chronic kidney disease. Methods Uncontrolled before-and-after study was conducted among staff nurses of a hospital. Convenient sampling was used to select the participants. Pretest knowledge was assessed using a structured questionnaire among staff nurses. After the pretest, the experimental group was administered a planned teaching program for 60 minutes. On the 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th day the posttests were conducted by delivering the same tool to determine the posttest level of knowledge after the administration of the planned teaching program. Results The staff nurses’ pretest knowledge scores reveal that the majority (77.5%) had an average knowledge level and 10% had poor knowledge levels. The effectiveness of the planned teaching program showed that the mean pretest knowledge score of the staff nurses (x̄ 1=16.10) was significantly lower than the mean posttest knowledge scores of the participants (x̄ 2 = 20.78, x̄ 3 = 24.35, x̄ 4 = 24.20, and x̄ 5 = 28.75). Conclusion In this study, the planned teaching program was found to be efficient on the knowledge level of staff nurses regarding the nutritional requirements of patients with chronic kidney disease.

Evaluation of Knowledge and Attitude of Kindergarten Teachers about Primary Tooth Trauma in Khorramabad City

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Golestannejad ◽  
Rahman Nazeri ◽  
Marzieh Ghaiour ◽  
Mahdieh Mehrfar
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Dental Trauma ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Primary Tooth ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Injury to both the primary and permanent dentitions is one of the most common dental problems. The prognosis of dental trauma depends on the basic measures taken immediately after trauma. This study was designed to assess the level of knowledge, the attitude of kindergarten coaches about primary teeth trauma in Khorramabad city. Materials & Methods: In this Cross-sectional study, 100 kindergarten coaches in Khorramabad participated in this study in 2019-2020. A valid and reliable confirmed questionnaire was used for data collection. Data were analyzed with Pearson correlation coefficients and independent t-test (p value < 0.05). Results: In this study, the mean score of coaches’ attitude was 68.5 and the mean score of knowledge was 34.9. In the present study, the factors of gender, age, level of education had no significant relationship with their knowledge score (p value > 0.05) and attitude, but between work experience with knowledge scores (p value = 0.02) and attitude (p value = 0.004) and so between the level of knowledge (p value = 0.004) and attitude (p value = 0.008) and passing the dental emergency training course, a direct relationship was observed. In this study, there was a significant relationship 64% of the coaches experienced dental trauma and their mean score of knowledge (p value = 0.04) and attitude (p value = 0.001) was significantly higher than other coaches. Conclusion: The assessed level of dental knowledge of the coaches participating in this study was poor, whereas their attitude about primary tooth trauma was good. The great suggestion is to hold educational programs in this regard to increase the level of knowledge of kindergarten coaches in the field of dental trauma.

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF AN INFORMATION BOOKLET ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING THE IMPORTANCE OF BIRTH SPACING

2012 ◽  
Vol 02 (02) ◽  
pp. 43-47
Author(s):  
Tintu Chacko ◽  
Philomena Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Birth Spacing ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Information Booklet ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Score Range

AbstractThe study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of an information booklet on knowledge regarding the importance of birth spacing among primi para mothers from 01.08.2011 to 31.10.2011. An evaluative approach with one group pre test post test design was used for the study. 60 samples were selected using purposive sampling method. The present study was conducted in Justice K.S Hegde Charitable Hospital, Mangalore. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Distribution of primipara mothers according to their level of knowledge showed that 49 (81.7%) had poor knowledge score [score range 0-12], 11(18.3%) had average knowledge [score range 13-25] and none of them had good knowledge [score range 26-37]. The Mean knowledge score in the pre-test was 7.96 which had increased after administration of the information booklet, with mean knowledge score in the post-test by 31.15. A significant difference between pre-test and post-test knowledge was found (t=28.945, P < 0.05) among the primi para mothers by providing an information booklet. There was significant association between the level of knowledge and demographic variables such as educational status, income and previous knowledge.

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.

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