Mean Post-test Knowledge Score Research Articles

Efficacy of Role Play on Ill Effects of Alcoholism among College Going Students

Introduction: Alcoholism is the most serious type of substance addiction which includes drinking habitsand unable to control them. It is also called as Alcohol Dependence Syndrome or Alcohol use disorder.Aim: To determine the efficacy of role play on ill effect of alcoholism among college going student.Materials and Method: Purposive sampling was used to collect data from college going students by usingstructured knowledge questionnaire regarding ill effects of alcoholism with their selected demographicvariables.Results: The mean pre-test knowledge score was 12.27 and mean post-test knowledge score was 25.19.There was a statistically significant improvement in the level of knowledge regarding ill-effects of alcoholismamong college going students. The tabulated value for n=100-1 i.e. 99 degrees of freedom was 1.98. Thecalculated ‘t’ value i.e. 58.96 are much higher than the tabulated value at 5% level of significance foroverall knowledge score of college going students which is statistically acceptable level of significance andnoassociation was found between post-test knowledge score with their selected demographic variables.Conclusion: The demand of increase knowledge regarding ill effects of alcoholism is important amongcollege going students because they are more prone to consuming alcohol due to recreation, experience andspecially peer pressure

Effectiveness of Ergonomic Training Program on Knowledge, Self-efficacy and Practice on Prevention of Work Related low Back Pain among Staff Nurses

Background: Low back pain is a major occupational problem among health care workers. Body mechanicsand Ergonomic programs can prevent low back pain amongs them. The aim of the study was to assess andcompare knowledge, self-efficacy and practice on prevention of work related low back pain among staffnurses before and after administration of Ergonomic Training Program in experimental and comparisongroup.Methods: A Quasi Experimental Non Equivalent Control Group Pre-test and Post-test Design was used.Eighty staff nurses from MMIMS&R Hospital, Mullana were selected by convenience sampling technique.Ergonomic Training Program was administered in experimental group for two days. Standardised Nordicquestionnaire for low back pain, Pain assessment scale, structured knowledge questionnaire, structured selfefficacy scale and structured observational checklist were used to collect data.Results: The study showed that there was a significant difference in the mean post-test knowledge (p=0.001)and practice (p=0.001) scores of staff nurses in experimental and comparison group. There was a significantdifference between the mean pre-test and post-test knowledge (p=0.001), self-efficacy (p=0.047) and practicescores (p=0.0001) in experimental group.Conclusion: Ergonomic Training Program was effective in improving the knowledge, self-efficacy andpractice on prevention of work related low back pain among staff nurses.

Effectiveness of Nurse led structured teaching programme on knowledge and practice of postnatal mothers on low birth weight care

BackgroundLow birth weight (LBW) in infants is a critical issue worldwide. If the issue is not recognized early, it can lead to high mortality and morbidity rates. Mothers and caregivers of LBW newborns holds a great responsibility and need appropriate information and expertise in caring for the LBW newborns. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a Nurse led structured teaching program (NLSTP) on the knowledge and practice of mothers of LBW infants. MethodsA quantitative pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test research study was conducted. A sample of 30 postnatal mothers of LBW babies meeting the inclusion criteria were selected. The knowledge and practices of postnatal mothers on the care of LBW babies was tested using a structured interview schedule and a checklist before the administration of NLSTP. Thereafter, the NLSTP was conducted using an educational booklet. After the NLSTP, the knowledge and practice were assessed on the 7th day. ResultsThe findings of the study reflected poor knowledge and practice scores before the intervention in the pre-test. However, the mothers gained a good level of knowledge showing marked improvement in their practices after the NLSTP was implemented. The mean post-test knowledge score (17.6) was significantly higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score (10.8) with a SD of +1.33. Likewise, the mean post-test practice score (15.6) was significantly higher than the mean pre-test practice score (8.23) with a SD of +7.5. The paired ‘t’ test computed between pre-test and post-test knowledge scores (t = 67.6) and practice scores (t = 5.28) were highly significant at p ≤ 0.05 level. A significant association was found between the pre-test knowledge scores and monthly family income (p < 0.05 level). ConclusionThis study highlights that post-natal mothers have a lack of expertise in caring for their LBW babies. The NLSTP targeted at improving the knowledge and practices of post-natal mothers regarding the care of their LBW babies can help reduce the morbidity and mortality rates of LBW babies.

Effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding assertive communication and it's benefits in nurse patient relationship among b.sc nursing students in selected nursing colleges at Jaipur

Introduction: Communication is usually a two-way process. It is not just giving information or signaling someone; it also involves the comprehension of the information or the signal by the receiver. When the act of giving information or sending message reaches the recipient and gets comprehended by him/her and the receiver sends a feedback as desired by the sender, the process of communication is said to be complete. Communication, therefore, involves more than one person. According to a research by Press Ganey Associates Inc. The nurse patient relationship sets the tone of the care experience and has a powerful impact on patient satisfaction. Nurses spend the most time with patients. Patients are seen nurses’ interactions with others on the care team and draw conclusions about the hospital based on their observations. Without a positive nurse patient relationship, there cannot be patient and family satisfaction. Quality of communication in nursing has the highest impact on the life of the patients. Material and Method: The present study will be conducted in the St. Florence College of Nursing and Institute of medical technology and Nursing Education, Sitapura, Jaipur. In the study 300 samples were selected from the population by using simple random sampling technique. Evaluative approach and quasi experimental one group pre-test and post test design was adopted. Structured knowledge questionnaire were used to collect the data. Results: Findings revealed that the highest 50% of the B.Sc. nursing students were in the age group of 21-23 years, 80% of them were males, 80% were belongs to Hindu religion, 60% were belongs to nuclear family, 29% of the respondents father educated upto Graduate & 28% of the respondents mother educated up to senior secondary, 86% were not having previous knowledge about assertive communication and finally 42% were receiving information from their teachers. During Post-test 10.0% of the respondents have moderate knowledge level and 90.0% of the respondents have gain adequate knowledge level on Assertive Communication and Its Benefits in Nurse Patient Relationship after structured teaching program. The overall mean score was 32.20 plus or minus 4.90 in post-test of B.Sc. Nursing Students which was higher than the overall mean score 11.22 plus or minus 3.97 in pre-test. overall improvement in mean score was 20.98 (0.93) with paired t-value 91.44. The mean post-test knowledge score was significantly higher than the mean pre-test knowledge scores of B.Sc. Nursing students, t-value is 59 = 2.39, p< .0.05 level. Thus, the research hypothesis was accepted. Conclusion: Students have less moderate Knowledge level and none of them have adequate knowledge about assertive communication. So, after highly recommendation of structured teaching programme adequate knowledge level of the B.Sc. Nursing Students are high.

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Fibroadenoma of Breasts and the Factors Leading to Fibroadenoma of Breasts among Female Degree Students in Selected Degree College, Bangalore

Introduction: - Fibroadenoma are one of the most common benign tumors of the breast in women under 30 yearsof age. In the adolescent population, the overall incidence of Fibroadenoma is 2.2%. They account for 68% of allbreast masses and 44%–94% of biopsied breast lesions. Histologically, Fibroadenoma is a benign biphasic tumorwith epithelial and stromal components. Furthermore, a palpable mass in the adolescent breast incurs anxiety for boththe patient and family.Objectives: - 1. To assess the pre-test level of knowledge regarding Fibroadenoma of breasts and the factors leadingto Fibroadenoma of breasts among female degree students in selected degree college, Bengaluru.2.To evaluatethe effectiveness of structured teaching programme on the knowledge regarding Fibroadenoma of breasts and thefactors leading to Fibroadenoma of breasts among female degree students in selected degree college, Bengaluru.3.Toassess the pre-test &amp; post-test level of knowledge regarding Fibroadenoma of breasts and the factors leading toFibroadenoma of breasts among female degree students in selected degree college, Bengaluru.4.To find out theassociation between pre-test regarding level of knowledge regarding Fibroadenoma of breasts and the factors leadingto Fibroadenoma of breasts among female degree students in selected degree college, Bangalore with their selecteddemographic variables.Design:-Pre-experimental design (one group pre-test post-test design) was used to study effectiveness of STP. 60female degree students from TBSEIMS, Kumbalgodu, Bangalore were recruited by non-probability convenientsampling method. Necessary administrative permission was obtained from concerned authority. Structured interviewschedule was used to elicit the baseline data and structured questionnaires were used to elicit the knowledge offemale degree students.Setting:-The study was conducted at TBSEIMS, Kumbalgodu, Bangalore, 60 samples were selected for the presentstudy.Result: - The study revealed that among 60 female degree students, 57 (95%) female degree students had adequateknowledge, 5(5%) female degree students had moderately adequate knowledge &amp; there was no inadequate knowledgefound in the post-test score. The mean pre-test knowledge score of female degree students was 9.4, whereas the meanpost-test knowledge score was 25.35. The obtained ‘t” value was 34.22 which was found statistically significant 0.05levels.Conclusion :- The study concluded that the structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding Fibroadenomaof Breasts and the Factors Leading to Fibroadenoma of Breasts among Female Degree Students in Selected DegreeCollege, Bangalore” carried out in the study was found to be effective in the improving knowledge of female degreestudents as evidenced by the significant change between pre-test and post-test knowledge score.

Information Booklet on Self-Care Management of Chemotherapy among gynecological Cancer Survivors at Selected Hospital, Mangalore, Karnataka

Background of the study: Cancers of the female reproductive tract and breast has a high incidence amongst Indian women. Cancer registries have also highlighted that more than 70% of cancers in females occur in the age group of 35-64, and that these cancers exercise an adverse influence on the productive role of women in our society. Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses one or more anti-cancer drugs that can have severe adverse effects on the patient both during the therapy and for some time after. Title of the study: Information Booklet on Self-Care Management of Chemotherapy among gynecological Cancer Survivors at Selected Hospital. Objectives 1) To assess the knowledge on self-care management of chemotherapy among Gynecological cancer survivors 2) To determine the effectiveness of information booklet on self-care management of chemotherapy among Gynecological cancer survivors Hypothesis: H1: The mean posttest knowledge level will be significantly higher than mean pretest knowledge level on self-care management of chemotherapy among Gynecological cancer survivors. Methodology: Quantitative research approach and the design adopted was pre experimental in this study. The investigator selected total of 60gynaecologic cancer survivors receiving chemotherapy through purposive sampling technique. The researcher collected the data from the participants with the help of validated knowledge questionnaire and demographic Performa information before administering self care management information booklet. The information booklet was comprised of side effects and management of chemotherapy with pictorial depiction. The posttest was conducted at the immediate subsequent cycle of chemotherapy. The obtained data were analyzed by using descriptive & inferential statistics. Results: The result of the present study showed that the mean post-test knowledge score (11.63) of gynecologic cancer survivors were significantly higher than their mean pre-test knowledge score (7.90). The calculated‘t’ value was (15.562) and’ p’ value is less than 0.05.Hence the research hypothesis was accepted at 5% level significance.

Effect of Video based Teaching on Knowledge and Attitude regarding ADHD of Children among Primary School Teachers

Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most pervasive disorder of childhood affecting about 3% to 5%. Early identification and intervention of this problem are very important to address issues at early age. Materials and method: Quantitative approach and quasi experimental non equivalent control group pretest-posttest design was used. Total 100 primary school teachers (54 in experimental group and 46 in comparison group) were recruited by convenience sampling technique. Tools in the study were selected variables, structured knowledge questionnaire and structured attitude scale. Results: Mean post-test knowledge score (t= 5.24, p=0.00) and mean posttest attitude score (t=4.10, p=0.00) was higher than mean pretest knowledge and attitude score in experimental group. There was a weak positive correlation (r=0.282) in experimental and a moderate positive correlation (r=0.406) in comparison group. There was no significant association of knowledge except gender (p=0.03) and teaching experience (p=0.04) in experimental group and except religion (p=0.03) in comparison group. There was no significant association of attitude in experimental group and except age (p=0.03) in comparison group. Regression shows teaching experience having predictability, R= 30.10% (0.301) on knowledge and qualification having predictability on attitude, R= 34.20% (0.342) in experimental group. In comparison group, number of children having predictability, R= 32.70% (0.327) on attitude. It was concluded that Video based teaching was effective to improve the knowledge and attitude regarding ADHD of children.

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program Regarding Knowledge on Tube Feeding in Old Age People among Caregivers at Selected Old Age Home of Bangalore, India: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Tube feeding is most essential when a patient feels unable to chew or swallow, in different medical cases such as facial trauma or oral surgery. Thus, we conducted a study to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching program regarding knowledge on tube feeding in old age people among caregivers at selected old age home, Bangalore. A quasi experimental one group pre-test and post-test design was used to evaluate the effectiveness of Structure Teaching Program (STP) on tube feeding in old age people among caregivers at selected old age homes, Bangalore.Based on the geographical proximity, feasibility and familiarity with the setting, the investigator selected Karunaamrutha Nava Chaithnya, old age home, Bangalore. The aspect wise mean pre-test and post-test knowledge scores on tube feeding in old age people among caregivers. With regard to knowledge on general information of tube feeding in old age people, the mean scores in pre-test and post test were 8.14±2.86 and 13.26±2.74 respectively, obtained‘t’ value was 7.64. In area of problems of tube feeding, mean scores in pre-test was 2.69±2.31 and in post-test was 8.83±1.17 and obtained ‘t’ value was 16.38. In relation to prevention of complications of tube feeding, the mean scores in pre-test was 5.91±2.09 and in post-test was 9.79±1.21 and obtained ‘t’ value was 9.61. The overall ‘t’ value was 21.64 which was above the table value 2.6 at P≤0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study suggests that the STP is the best way for the caregivers regarding tube feeding among old age population and also the STP developed by the researcher is an effective materials and should be used as a blue print for further investigations to develop more effective instructional materials.

A Pre-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program Regarding Knowledge about Home Management of Selected Common Illnesses in Pre-school Children among Mothers Residing in Rural Area of Panipat

Background: Child care is mostly responsibility of mothers. Therefore, the mother’s knowledge about child care influences the nature and quality of care that is given to the child. Several studies have revealed that the mother’s level of education has a positive impact on her knowledge and how she deals with child health care issues.Aims: To assess the knowledge about home management of common illness.Method: A one group pre-test post-test pre-experimental design and evaluative approach adopted. The study was conducted among 60 mothers conveniently selected from rural area of Panipat.Result: The results of the study shows that in pre-test, mothers were having poor knowledge 31.66%, Average knowledge 68.34% and good knowledge 0.00% regarding selected common illness of children and mean score was 11.57 in post-test, poor knowledge is 0.00%, average 41.66% and good knowledge is 58.34% regarding selected common illness of children and means score was 20.77, The post-test mean knowledge score is significantly greater than the pre-test mean knowledge score so structured teaching programme was effective.Conclusion: This study concluded that structure teaching programme was highly effective in improving knowledge of mothers about home management of common illness in children.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching (VAT) on Nasogastric Tube Feeding Regarding Knowledge and Practice of Staff Nurses Working in Selected Hospitals, Hassan, Karnataka

Background and Objectives: Nutrition is the science of food and its relationship to health. It is concerned primarily with the part played by nutrients in body growth, development and maintains. When the person was unable to take oral feeding. Nasogastric tube feeding is a common method of maintaining or improving nutritional status in patients who are unable to take sufficient nutrition orally. Nasogastric tube feeding is a basic nursing care in caring the patients. Nurses play a vital role in care of the patients with nasogastric tube feeding. Nurses are responsible to take care of nasogastric tube and she must feed the patient properly. And also they must have adequate knowledge and better practice in order to bring positive outcome of the patient. The objectives of the study To assess the level of knowledge and practice regarding NGTF among experimental and control group in terms of pretest score. To develop and implement VAT on NGTF to the experimental group. To assess the posttest knowledge and practice scores between experimental and control group, to evaluate the effectiveness of video assisted teaching. To find out the association between the knowledge and practice scores with their selected demographic variables. Method: A study was an evaluative approach with pretest-posttest control group design.60 staff nurses were selected for the study using purposive sampling technique and distributed equally to the experimental and control group. The data was collected by using structured questionnaire and observational checklist on NGTF. The study was conducted in two hospitals of Hassan. Results: The findings of the study indicated that over all mean pretest knowledge and practice score was 40.20% and 46.38% in experimental group and 38.50% and 46.0% in control group respectively. The mean posttest knowledge and practice in experimental group was 87.60% and 90.36%, where as in control group was 40% and 40.80% and the independent ‘t’ value was 15.7 in knowledge aspect and 15.3 in practice aspect when p<0.001. There was significantly increase in the level of knowledge and practice in experimental group after the VAT. Hence the finding signifies that the VAT was effective in enhancing the knowledge and practice of staff nurses. Interpretation and conclusion: Both descriptive and inferential statistics was employed to analyze the data. The data analysis was carried out on the basis of objectives and hypothesis of the study and has been presented on the sample characteristics with knowledge and practice level. Overall mean pretest knowledge and practice score was 40.20% and 46.38% in experimental group and 38.50% and 46% in control group. The mean posttest knowledge and practice score in experimental group was 87.60% and 90.36% and in control group 40% and 40.80% respectively. Knowledge and practice of staff nurses regarding NGTF was less than 50% before the administration of VAT in both the groups. And it was more than 50% in experimental group after the administration of VAT. There was no association between knowledge and practice level with selected demographic variables. The independent‘t’ value (15.7 in knowledge and 15.3 in practice) was greater than the table value when p<0.001 level of significance. This indicated that VAT was significantly effective in increasing the knowledge and practice level of staff nurses.

Effectiveness of an Educational Intervention on Body Mechanics and its Importance Among Staff Nurses at Nekemte Referral Hospital, Wollega Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Practicing body mechanic technique is a very important aspect to protect the nurses from occupational related musculoskeletal injuries while performing the strenuous activities such as lifting, moving and transferring the patient. Objectives: The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding body mechanics and its importance among staff nurses at Nekemte Referral Hospital, Wollega, Oromia region, Ethiopia. Methodology: An institutional based one-group pre-test and post-test pre-experimental design was adopted; the samples were chosen by purposive sampling techniques, which consist of 80 staff nurses from Nekemte Referral Hospital at Wollega, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. A structured knowledge questionnaire was given to assess the knowledge on body mechanics and its importance, which followed by an intervention giving a structured teaching program on body mechanics and followed by administering the same questionnaire to assess the post test. Results: The overall mean post-test knowledge score regarding body mechanics and its importance (13.91 ± 2.30) was significantly higher than the overall mean pre-test knowledge score (10.27 ± 2.17), and the obtained t-value was 10.26 which was higher than the table value. There was no significant association found between the pre-test knowledge score with the demographic variables of staff nurses.

A Pre-Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Occupational Health Hazards among the Housekeeping Staff in Selected Hospitals of Panipat

Introduction: Studies on hospital cleaning staff are scarce. Hospital cleaning is far more complex than cleaning offices or schools. Hospital cleaning therefore requires teaching and training. They are liable to hazards of several magnitudes. Regular teaching of basic microbiological principles for all cleaning staff, and assessment of hazards have proved beneficial. Aims: To assess the knowledge of housekeeping staff regarding occupational health hazards. Materials and Method: The methodology of the presents study was a pre experimental research design. Sample size of the study was 60 selected with non-propability sampling technique. Self-structured knowledge questionnaire on occupational health Hazards among housekeeping staff was used ford at a collection. Data collection method was self-reporting questionnaire method; data analysis was done with the help of descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: The results of the study shows that in pre-test, housekeeping staff were having an average 75% knowledge regarding selected questionnaire on occupational health hazards and mean score was 18.77 in post-test, average 86.66% knowledge regarding selected questionnaire on occupational health hazards and means score was 22.93, The post-test mean knowledge score is significantly greater than the pre-test mean knowledge score so structured teaching programme was effective. Conclusion: The study concluded that the structured teaching programme was effective in enhancing the knowledge of housekeeping staff regarding occupational health Hazards.

Development of the Operational Module for Capacity Building with Reference to the Essential Public Health Services of the Health Care Providers in Maharashtra

The nurses and midwives are the backbone for the delivery of health care service. Their contribution to health care development is crucial to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. Education and training are key investment tools for Capacity Building. This descriptive study aimed to identify the training needs of the health workers with regards to the Essential Public Health Services (EPHS) and develop the operational modules for the capacity building. The study was conducted at the selected Primary Health Centres and Sub-Centres in Maharashtra; 200 Health Care Providers were selected by non-probability convenience sampling technique. In phase 1, the Training Need Assessment was done and in 2nd phase, on the basis of training needs, the operational module on EPHS was developed and evaluated for the Capacity Building components. The results showed a signi cant difference between the pre-test and post-test mean knowledge, attitude and practice scores, as the calculated t values (Knowledge = 24.14, Practices = 13.89, Attitude = 11.83) were greater than the table t value 1.96 at 0.05 signi cance level, corresponding to df = 199. The calculated ‘r’ values for Knowledge with Practices, Practice with Attitude and Attitude with Knowledge (p&gt;0.05) indicated a positive correlation in pre-test. In post-test, the Practices were not correlated with the Knowledge and Attitude (p 0.05), whereas, Knowledge was correlated with the Attitude (p&lt;0.05) Association of mean knowledge, attitude and practice scores with the selected demographic variables showed no signi cant association between the age, education, designation, nature of an appointment, area of work, work experience, building of PHCs/ SCs, travelling times (p 0.05). Whereas, there was a signi cant association between the training received and the post-test mean knowledge score (p&lt;0.05) at 0.05 levels. Further, there was association between the age, education, work experience, and area of work with the post-test attitude score (p&lt;0.05). To conclude, Operational Module based on the training needs, designing teaching–learning methods which focused on both theory and practices is an essential tool for Capacity Building in the Primary Health Care system.

Peer learning versus conventional teaching regarding antenatal assessment among nursing students in terms of knowledge, skills, and satisfaction: An interventional study.

INTRODUCTION:Eaching methods are the stimulation, guidance, direction, and encouragement for learning and also the means to achieve the desired educational objectives.AIM:This study aimed to assess peer learning (PL) versus conventional teaching (CT) regarding antenatal assessment in terms of knowledge, skills, and satisfaction among nursing students.METHODS:This was a quasi-experimental study conducted on 51 B.Sc.Nursing 3rd-year students who were selected by convenient sampling and randomly assigned to PL (n = 21) and CT (n = 30) group. Sample characteristics pro forma, structured knowledge questionnaire, observational checklist, and satisfaction rating scale wereused to collect data from nursing students through self-report and observational technique.RESULTS:The study results revealed that the mean posttest knowledge score (19.1 ± 0.75) in PL group was higher than that in CT group (17.0 ± 0.741) and the mean rank skill score of PL group (44.90) was higher than that in the CT group (20.30). There was no significant difference (t = 1.08, P > 0.05) in mean posttest knowledge score, whereas the significant difference was found in posttest skill score (Z = 5.00, P ≤ 0.01) among nursing students. Most of the nursing students were satisfied with the CT method. There was a mild positive correlation (r = 0.25) between knowledge and skills regarding antenatal assessment among nursing students.CONCLUSION:Based on the findings of the study, it can be concluded that both PL and CT groups were found to be equally effective in improving knowledge and skills of nursing students regarding antenatal assessment.

Effect of Video Assisted Teaching (VAT) regarding Knowledge on Home Care Management of Hemodialysis among Care Takers

Pre experimental, one group pre and post design study was conducted on 40, Caretaker s of hemodialysis patient with A.V. fistula and A.V. Shunt. As intervention VAT (Video Assisted Teaching) given to caretakers regarding home care management of hemodialysis. The level of knowledge was assessed by structured knowledge questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The finding of the study depict that there is a significant difference between the pre test and post test knowledge scores. The over all pre test mean knowledge score was 14.8.and overall post test mean knowledge score was 25.8. The difference was statistically proved with paired ‘t’ test, value (14.6) and was highly significant at the level of p ≤0.05 and 0.01 level. Regarding level of satisfaction on VAT (Video Assisted Teaching), 88% were highly satisfied, 12% were moderate satisfied.

Antineoplastic Drugs-Knowledge, Attitude and Safe Handling practice of Nurses’ at Cancer Hospital

Today cancer patients are diagnosed earlier than in the past, and many receive multiple courses of chemotherapy for a longer period of time. Many antineoplastic drugs are known to be carcinogenic, teratogenic and mutagenic to humans. Aim of the present study was to develop and find out the effectiveness of Nursing Educational Program on nurses knowledge, attitude and safe handling practices towards Antineoplastic drugs. Quantitative research approach and pre experimental with one group pretest post test research design was adopted for this study. A sample of 30 oncology staff nurses working in lion cancer department New Civil Hospital, Surat were selected by non-probability convenient sampling technique. Knowledge level was assessed by self-structured knowledge questionnaire, likert scale for attitude and practice level by observational checklist. The data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results revealed that maximum subjects 69.93% were between age group 21–30 years, majority 83.25% were female, 56.61% staff nurses unmarried, about 59.94% had done GNM, 39.96% were having between 0–2 years of clinical experience. The mean posttest knowledge score was 25.26 higher than the mean pretest knowledge score 18.43 and mean posttest attitude and practice score was 58.3, 87.6 higher than the mean pretest attitude and practice score 41.5 and 77. There was positive relationship between knowledge and practice and knowledge and attitude of staff nurses regarding chemotherauptic drugs. Thus is proved that nursing educational intervention is effective for safe handling of antineoplastic drugs.

A study to assess the effectiveness of structured Teaching Programme on self-care management of patients with type 2 Diabetes mellitus and Evaluation of prognosis in selected Hospitals

Diabetes mellitus, long considered as a disease of minor significance to the world health, is fast emerging as one of the main threats to human health in the 21st century.1 Diabetes care is a complex balancing act. Its lifelong management requires a partnership between the health care personnel and the individual himself, because individuals with diabetes must assume much of their care themselves. Diabetes self-management is considered as the cornerstone of type 2 diabetes mellitus management and must be an integral component of care for all patients to achieve the successful diabetes and health-related outcomes.2 The present study was carried out to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on self-care management of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and evaluation of prognosis in selected hospitals. Materials and methods: A quasi experimental study was conducted on a sample of 100 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending diabetic clinic of Rajah Muthiah Medical College and Hospital as experimental group and 100 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending diabetic clinic of Government Hospital as control group. Systematic sampling technique was used to select the patients for study. Pre-test was conducted by using a structured interview schedule on demographic variables and knowledge about diabetes mellitus. Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated using Quetelet’s index and blood samples were collected for assessing Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) level. The structured teaching programme was administered to the experimental group. Post-test was conducted after three months. Results: The mean post-test knowledge score on general information about diabetes, diet, exercise, medication, urine test for sugar and prevention of complications in the experimental group was significantly higher than in the control group (P<0.001).There was significant reduction in post-test BMI level in the experimental group when compared to the control group (P<0.007).There was significant reduction in post-test HbA1c level in the experimental group than in the control group (P<0.002).The post-test knowledge score on general information on diabetes mellitus, medication and prevention of complications was also influenced by education, which was significant at 0.01, 0.03 and 0.001 respectively. From this study results and available literatures it is evident that education on self-care management can improve the health status of diabetic patients and reduce complications.

“A study to assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching programme on knowledge regarding Psychological dependence on Internet and Social Networking among Degree Students in selected college at Hassan”.

Background amp ObjectivesThe origin of Internet reaches to 1960s and early 1970s. From that time on its development came through many stages and these days this system is widely used all over the world and by many people. Besides many positive effects Internet has well its dark side. This dissertation thesis deals with one part of this dark side addictive behaviour on the Internet. The goal of this dissertation is to look at the phenomenon of addictive behaviour on the Internet from several points of view. Theoretical part of this thesis overviews the basic knowledge of this topic which is placed in the context of the wider category of addictive behaviour. Hence the present study was undertaken to assess The Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Psychological Dependence on Internet and Social networking Among Degree Students in selected College at Hassan and to find the association between knowledge and selected demographic variables of the respondents.MethodsThe study involved single group pre-test and post-test without a control group using pre-experimental design with non probability purposive sampling. Knowledge questionnaire was administered to 30 students. Pre-test was conducted on first day then the video assiated teaching programme was given in a classroom. Post-test was conducted after seven days using the same questionnaire. The results were described by using descriptive and inferential statistics.ResultsThe collected data was analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. The overall pre-test mean knowledge score was 56.6 followed by post-test 96.7 with mean enhancement of knowledge score of 23.4 which is statistically significant. The paired lsquotrsquo test was computed and it was 24.16 which is higher than the table value and is significant at 5 level of significance .Video assisted teaching programme was effective in increase in knowledge. There was a significant difference between mean pre-test and post-test knowledge score. Calculatedchi 2 value reveled significant association between demographic variables like Age Gender religion family income education level of the father place of residence purpose of using internet hour spending per day on internet and social networking place of access of internet and money spending per day of respondents with their post test knowledge scores.Interpretation amp ConclusionThe findings of the study showed that there was a deficit in knowledge regarding Psychological dependence on Internet and Social Networking .The Video Assisted Teaching Programme was effective in improving the knowledge on Psychological dependence on Internet and Social Networking.

Effectiveness of a “home care model” for oral cancer patients on the home care competency of their caregivers

Background: Cancer can occur to everyone regardless of sex, age, culture, socioeconomic status, and geographical area. Various forms of cancer strike at different age, ethnic, gender groups with severity, and varying frequency. Objective: The study objectives were as follows: (1) To develop and implement a home care model on home care competency of caregivers and (2) to evaluate the effectiveness of home care model on home care competency of caregivers. Materials and Methods: For this study, a quantitative research approach was used to develop and implement a home care model on home care competency (knowledge and practice) of caregivers. A quasi-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design was used in the study. The study was conducted in a selected hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Consecutive sampling technique was used to select the study subject. Data were collected from 40 caregivers of oral cancer patients using a structured knowledge questionnaire, structured self-report nutritional practice checklist, and structured observational wound care checklist. Results: The mean post-test practice scores and knowledge scores (18.75, 12.82, and 7.55) were higher than mean pre-test practice scores and knowledge scores (11.95, 8.85, and 4.23) which were found statistically significant at P < 0.05. The mean percentage area-wise distribution of knowledge regarding nutritional management at pre-test was 51% and wound care management was 55%, which was improved for both (81%) at post-test. No significant association was found between knowledge and practice except occupation. Minor correlation was found between post-test knowledge and post-test practice scores. Conclusion: It is concluded that home care competency program was found effective to improve the knowledge and practice of caregivers of oral cancer patients.

A Study to Evaluate the effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome among School teachers of selected school of Ghaziabad

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is the condition which can affect woman menstrual cycle fertility hormone and aspect of their appearance. PCOS produce symptoms in approximately five to ten percent of women of reproductive age group 15 to 44 years old the prevalence of PCOS depends upon choice of diagnostic criteria. About 18% of women had PCOS and that 70% of them were previously diagnosed. A study to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome among school teachers of selected School of Ghaziabad. The study was aimed to assess the knowledge regarding awareness of polycystic ovarian syndrome among school teachers and to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding awareness of polycystic ovarian syndrome among school teachers. A pre experimental one group pre test post test design was adopted and Non probability convenient sampling was used to select 30 school teachers working in J.D Public school, Ghaziabad. Structured knowledge questionnaire consists of 30 items were administered to school teachers. Results showed that knowledge score of school teachers in pre test 29 (96.67%) average knowledge and 1 (3.33%) poor knowledge. The knowledge score of school teachers in post test revealed that 23(73.67%) school teachers have good knowledge, 6(20%) have intelligent knowledge and 1(3.33%) have average knowledge. The mean post-test knowledge score of School teachers was 20.63 with standard deviation 3.22. The mean pre test knowledge score was 11.56 with standard deviation 2.37. The obtained mean difference was found to be 9.07. The obtained mean difference was found to be statistically significant as evident from the “t” value of 14.87 which was greater than table value (2.05) for df (29) at 0.05 level of significance. These findings revealed that the structured teaching programme was effective in improving the knowledge of school teachers on polycystic ovarian syndrome. Findings also showed that there was no significant association between post test knowledge score with the selected demographic variables at 0.05 level of significance. Study concluded that the structured teaching programme was effective in improving the knowledge of school teachers regard POCS. Based on the findings the recommendation for similar study can be conducted with large sample for better generalization