Abstract
Introduction: Even though Nursing Personnel take active participation in ABG analysis and interpretation on regular basis, there is a scope for improvement to minimize errors and initiate prompt and appropriate interventions. The main aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on ABG analysis and interpretation in terms of knowledge and practice of Nursing Personnel. Methods: Quantitative research approach and pre-test post-test control group design was used. Total enumeration sampling was used to select Nursing personnel working in Transplant ICU (Experimental group =22) and High Dependency Unit (control group = 25) of ILBS, New Delhi. Structured knowledge questionnaire and observation practice checklist was used to collect data. Results: Total 22.7 % of experimental group and 44 % of control group never attended any in-service education programme. Ahighly signicant difference was found between post-test knowledge scores of both groups (t = 6.79; p < 0.001) and post-test practice scores of both groups (t = 12.79; p < 0.001). Conclusion: STPwas effective in enhancing the knowledge and improving the practice of Nursing Personnel on ABG analysis and interpretation.
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