A Study to assess the knowledge and Practice of Staff Nurses regarding Nosocomial infections, with a view to develop an information Booklet

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
K. Sharon Rose ◽  
Sanjay M. Peerpaur
Keyword(s):  
Nosocomial Infections ◽  
Staff Nurses ◽  
Information Booklet ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

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 An Observational Study to Assess the Surgical Asepsis among Nurses Working in Narayana General Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh

2019 ◽  
pp. 713-718
Author(s):  
V. Jayanthi ◽  
Indira Arumugam ◽  
Latha P
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Cross Infection ◽  
The Body ◽  
Staff Nurses ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Care Worker

Background: Surgical asepsis refers to destruction of organisms before they enter the body, it is used in caring for open wounds and in surgical procedure. Surgical asepsis is the medical practice of maintaining sterility whenever dressing wound or performing any kind of surgery to prevent cross infection. Aseptic technique are used in infection control to prevent cross infection between health care worker and between patients. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the level of knowledge and practice of staff nurses regarding surgical asepsis. Objectives: 1. To assess the practice regarding surgical asepsis. 2. To find an association between practice with socio demographic variables. Methodology: 100 staff nurses working in NMCH, Nellore were selected by using convenience sampling method. Results: Regarding the level of practice among staff nurses, 10(10%) of them had good practice 80(80%) of them had moderate practice and 10(10%) had poor practice.

'KNOWLEDGE REGARDING SAFE HANDLING OF CYTOTOXIC DRUGS AMONG STAFF NURSES WORKING IN SELECTED HOSPITALS, KAMRUP (METRO), ASSAM, WITH A VIEW TO DEVELOP AN INFORMATION BOOKLET: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY'.

2021 ◽  
pp. 77-79
Author(s):  
Rupanylla Bareh ◽  
Mitali Barman
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Staff Nurses ◽  
Cytotoxic Drugs ◽  
Physical Contact ◽  
Safe Handling ◽  
Chemotherapy Drugs ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Information Booklet

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 2019 stated that about 8 million healthcare workers are potentially exposed to hazardous drugs in their workplace. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 2019 reported around 16.9% of nurses had their skin or eyes exposed to chemotherapy drugs. Widespread use of cytotoxic drugs in the treatment of cancer has led to higher health hazards among nurses who handle and administer such drugs, so nurses should know how to protect themselves from the effects of cytotoxic drugs by following safety measures during preparation, administration of cytotoxic drugs, cytotoxic waste disposal, cytotoxic spills and rationale use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) like mask, cap, two pairs of gloves, gown and shoe cover. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding safe handling of cytotoxic drugs among staff nurses working in selected hospitals, Kamrup(Metro), Assam. Methods And Materials: A quantitative descriptive study was conducted on safe handling of cytotoxic drugs among staff nurses.100 staff nurses who were working in selected hospitals, Kamrup (Metro), Assam and who fullled the inclusion criteria have been selected by using convenience sampling technique. The conceptual framework used in the study was based on modied Ludwig Von Bertalanffy (1968) general system theory. The tools used for the study were structured knowledge questionnaire to assess the knowledge regarding safe handling of cytotoxic drugs. Results: Data analysis was done by calculating mean, SD and chi-square test. It was found that majority i.e.56% of the staff nurses had moderate knowledge, 38% had adequate knowledge and 6% had inadequate knowledge. There was signicant association of knowledge with selected demographic variables like working area, physical contact towards cytotoxic drugs exposure and training attended on safe handling of cytotoxic drugs. However, there was no signicant association of knowledge with other demographic variables i.e. age, educational qualication, specialized oncology training, total years of working experience and total years of experience in specic working area. Conclusion: Through this study, the investigator concluded that staff nurses are moderately aware regarding safe handling of cytotoxic drugs. It was expected that all the staff nurses should have adequate knowledge on safe handling of cytotoxic drugs. An information booklet was provided to the staff nurses of selected hospitals and vigorous training should also be provided to the staff nurses inorder to update their body of knowledge.

KNOWLEDGE ON BREASTFEEDING AND PRACTICES ON INITIATION OF BREASTFEEDING AMONG POST CAESAREAN MOTHERS ADMITTED IN SELECTED HOSPITALS, GOALPARA, ASSAM WITH A VIEW TO DEVELOP AN INFORMATION BOOKLET: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY

2021 ◽  
pp. 25-27
Author(s):  
Jasmin Ara Begum ◽  
Rashmi Rekha Borah ◽  
Unmona Borgohain Saikia
Keyword(s):  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Severe Malnutrition ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Information Booklet ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Breast feeding has been seen as one of the unique biological and emotional inuence on the health of both mother and infant. It is an important determinant of infant health which prevents malnutrition and infections. Cesarean section is a surgery, it can certainly bring about some challenge for mothers who want to breastfeed. Whether it's planned or unexpected, the surgical delivery of a child can affect breastfeeding. Pain, anesthesia, the emotions of a Cesarean Section can affect breastfeeding. One of important factor increases the chances of a successful continuation of breastfeeding is early initiation of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is associated with reduced infant and under-5 mortality and morbidity, protects the neonate from infection and promotes ideal nutrition with lower acute and severe malnutrition. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge on breastfee Aim: ding and practices on initiation of breastfeeding among post caesarean mothers admitted in the selected hospitals, Goalpara, Assam with a view to develop an information booklet. Method and Materials: A descriptive design was used in this study and purposive sampling technique for obtaining adequate sample for the study. Study was undertaken on 100 post caesarean mothers in selected Hospitals of Goalpara, Assam. Study was umdertaken on 100 post caesarean mothers who fulls the inclusion criteria. Structured knowledge questionnaire and observation checklist was used to assess the knowledge and practices respectively. In this study, Nola j Pender's Modied health promotion model was used for Conceptual framework. A total of 100 post caesarean mothers Results: from Civil Hospital, Maternity & Child Health Centre Goalpara, Assam participated in this study. Out of 100 respondents it was found that majority i.e 75% of the respondents have inadequate knowledge, 25% of the respondents have moderate knowledge and none of them have adequate knowledge towards breastfeeding with the mean 6.54 and SD of 2.35. It was also found majority i.e 70% respondents had fair practice, 20% had poor practice and only 10% had good practice towards initiation of breastfeeding with mean of 4.91 and SD of 1.77. The co-relation between knowledge and practice were 0.278 which shows a fair positive correlation between knowledge and practice. There is signicant association of knowledge with no of parity and practices with age, educational level, monthly family income and number of parity on initiation of breast feeding among post caesarean mothers. Thus, this study gives the area to Conclusion: improve knowledge and practice of post caesarean mothers on initiation of breastfeeding. Educational and hands on training can be implemented.

Nurses knowledge and practice regarding oxytocin administration during first stage labor in maternity ward of teaching hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-111
Author(s):  
Bhagabati Lohani
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Staff Nurses ◽  
Maternity Ward ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Introduction: Oxytocin is commonly used for induction of labor. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge and practice regarding oxytocin administration during the first stage of labor in maternity ward. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among nurses of maternity ward of Patan Hospital, Nepal. Data was collected by using self-administered structured questionnaire for the knowledge assessment. Observation checklist was used to record the practice. Descriptive and inferential data analysis was done by SPSS version 16.The association and correlation between variables were measured by chi-square and Pearson correlation coefficient respectively. Result: Out of 31 nurse participants, majority (87.1%) had good knowledge and showed moderately good practice (in 70%) regarding oxytocin administration.  The correlation between knowledge and practice on use of oxytocin among the staff nurses had positive relationship(r=0.051). Conclusion: Majority of nurses had good level of knowledge and moderate level of practice on use of oxytocin.

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 Implementing structured model of clinical handover (SHARED): Its influence on nurses’ satisfaction

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Sohair Mabrouk Mohammed ◽  
Sanaa Moustafa Safan
Keyword(s):  
Staff Nurses ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Structured Model ◽  
Clinical Handover ◽  
Healthcare Settings ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Refresher Training ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Objective: Clinical handover is acting an important role which nurses are usually involved numerous times in daily working for providing patient care. In spite of the importance of clinical handover, there is no standardized handover practice in our healthcare settings. This study aimed to explore the effect of implementing a structured model of clinical handover (SHARED), and its influence on nurses’ satisfaction.Methods: Design: The quasi-experimental design was utilized. Settings: Conducted at Menoufia University Hospitals at inpatient departments/units. Subjects: A convenient sample of 167 staff nurses who had at least a year of experience and accept to participate in this study. Tools: Tool I, Handover Knowledge Questionnaire; Tool II: clinical handover questionnaire; and Tool III, nurses’ satisfaction questionnaire.Results: Nurses’ levels of total knowledge regarding practices of the current clinical handover were poor at pre-implementation and improved after implementation of the structured model as SHARED. Additionally, there was an improvement of clinical handover attitude after implementation of a SHARED framework among studied subjects and had a good level of attitude than pre-implementation phases.Conclusions: There was the highest level of nurses’ satisfaction regarding clinical handover practice at the post-implementation of SHARD model than pre-implementation.Recommendations: Ongoing educational sessions for nurses and periodic refresher training courses should be provided in order to keep nurses updating knowledge and practice regarding structured and standardized handover models.

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