Evaluate the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Body Mechanics among GNM Students in Selected Nursing Institutes

Abstract

Background of the study: Body mechanics is the application of mechanical principles and knowledge of human anatomy of the action of body parts during activity, bed ridden patients and they need fulltime assistance. Good alignment is necessary when sitting, standing or lying down. So with the use of correct body mechanics, we can maintain a balance in keeping the spine in vertical alignment. Objectives: To assess the knowledge regarding body mechanics among first year GNM students. To evaluate the effectiveness of video assisted teaching programme on knowledge regarding body mechanics among first year GNM students in terms of gain in knowledge score. To find out an association between pre-test knowledge score regarding body mechanics with their selected socio demographical variables. Methodology: An evaluative study was conducted among 40 first year GNM students at selected Nursing colleges of Hubballi. Samples were selected using non-probability convenient sampling technique. Data were collected by structured knowledge questionnaire. Results: Overall result of the study revealed that the level of knowledge on body mechanics in pre-test 26 (65%) had average knowledge, 08 (20%) had good knowledge and 06 (15%) had poor knowledge. Whereas, in post-test after Video Assisted Teaching Programme, 34 (85%) had good knowledge and 06 (15%) had average knowledge. Conclusion: The study concluded that the Video Assisted Teaching Programme was effective in improving knowledge regarding body mechanics. Keywords: Knowledge, Video Assisted Teaching Programme, Body mechanics, Nursing students.