Abstract
Introduction: Neonatal resuscitation (NR) is a paediatric emergency procedure used to resuscitate a baby who is unable to begin or sustain regular breathing and respiration. Nurses have a central part in neonatal resuscitation and avoiding complications. This study has been done to assess the knowledge and skills of BSc Nursing interns regarding neonatal resuscitation practice (NRP).Method: The current study was done following a quantitative research approach and pre-experimental with one group pre-test post-test design. 60 BSc Nursing interns of a selected college of district Faridkot, Punjab were selected using purposive sampling technique. A knowledge questionnaire and observational checklist were used to assess the knowledge and skills regarding NRP. A post-test was conducted on the 8th day after the administration of an educational training programme regarding NRP.Results: The result revealed that there was a significant improvement in knowledge and skills of BSc Nursing interns after the administration of educational training programme regarding neonatal resuscitation practice. Paired t-test was used to check the effectiveness of the educational training programme and t value for knowledge and skills were found statistically significant at p value < 0.001.Conclusion: Educational training programme regarding NRP is effective in improving the knowledge and skills of BSc Nursing interns.
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