Mean Post-test Practice Score Research Articles

A Study to assess the effect of Structured Teaching Programme on the level of knowledge and practice on administration of Insulin among Diabetic patients and their caregivers admitted in Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur

A study to assess the effect of structured teaching program on the level of knowledge and practice on administration of insulin among diabetic patients and their care givers in selected wards of JMMC&RI, Thrissur. Objectives: to assess the level of knowledge and practice on administration of insulin among diabetic patients and their care givers before and after intervention, to compare the level of knowledge and practice on administration of insulin among diabetic patients and their caregivers before and after intervention and to associate the pre-test level of knowledge and practice in administration of insulin among diabetes patients and their care givers with selected socio demographic and clinical data variables. Methodology: The study was conducted among 30 diabetes patients on insulin therapy using pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design. Samples were selected by purposive sampling technique. The tool used for the study had 3 sections: Section A - Socio demographic and clinical data variables where the items include age, gender, marital status, educational status, occupation, monthly income, family history of diabetes mellitus, duration of illness, duration of insulin treatment, person administering insulin, any prior teachings on insulin administration and its source; Section B - Structured knowledge questionnaire; Section C - Structured practice checklist. Result: On data analysis it reveals that 14(46.7%) belongs to the age group of 61-80 years, 19(63.3%) are male, 29(96.7%) are married, 11(36.7%) have high school education, 18(60%) were unemployed‚ 14(46.7%) samples have family history of diabetes mellitus, 13(43.3%) have diabetes for less than 5 years and 4(13.3%) have duration of 11-15 years, 13(43.3%) take insulin for less than 1 year, 14(46.7%) administered insulin by themselves, 23(76.7%) had prior knowledge on insulin administration. The mean post-test knowledge score (19.46) of diabetic patients was higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score (10.2). The computed ‘t’ value (-19.631 ) showed a significant difference between the pre- test and posttest knowledge scores. The mean post-test practice score (19.60) of 30 diabetic patients was found to be significantly higher than their pre-test practice scores. There was a statistically significant relationship between the knowledge and practice level after structured teaching program (P<0.001). There was no significant association between knowledge and practice with selected socio demographic and clinical data variables. The teaching program was accepted by all subjects and showed their interest to learn the administration of insulin.

Effectiveness of Conventional Teaching (CT) and Video Assisted Teaching (VAT) on Neonatal Endotracheal Intubation in Terms of Knowledge and Practice among Nursing Students

Introduction: Birth of a child is a special moment of joy for the parents but the first few minutes after birth are full of concern and rapid physiological adaptation. Most babies go through the transition successfully as a matter of routine, however, 10% of babies who do not start breathing immediately and need special care to initiate breathing. Aims & Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and practices among nursing students. The conceptual framework of the study was based on CIPP (context, input, process and product) model by Stufflebeam. Methodology & Theoretical Orientation: The research approach adopted for the study was quasi-experimental and design was non-equivalent control group pretest-posttest design. The study was at College and Institute of Nursing, Ambala, Haryana. A total of 64 BSc third year nursing students who were in the age group of 19-24 years selected by simple random technique and conveniently assigned into CT (n=32) and VAT (n=32) group. The tool used for the study consisted of structured performa regarding sample characteristics, structured questionnaire and structured observational checklist to assess the knowledge and practices of students. Data collection was done in January 2017. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. Findings: The major findings revealed that within the groups the post test scores were significantly higher than the pre-test scores in both the groups whereas, in comparison, the mean post-test knowledge score of CT group (21.50±3.09) was nearly equal to the mean post-test score of VAT group (21.16±4.07) and mean post-test practice score of CT group (32.47±5.14) was slightly higher than the mean post-test score of VAT group (29.61±6.46) but computed ‘t’ value of mean post-test knowledge and practice score of both CT and VAT group (0.38, 1.90) were found to be statistically non-significant at 0.05 level of significance. Conclusion & Significance: Both CT and VAT were found to be equally effective in improving knowledge and practices of nursing students regarding neonatal ET intubation. So, VAT can be combined with CT to enhance better learning and skill development of nursing students. Keywords: Conventional Teaching, Video Assisted Teaching, Neonate, Endotracheal Intubation, Knowledge, Practice.

A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SKILL BASED TRAINING PROGRAM FOR FIRST RESPONDER ON SELECTED EMERGENCIES IN TERMS OF KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF COLLEGE STUDENTS OF SELECTED DISTRICT OF HARYANA.

Introduction: In most of the developing countries, there is no formal system to provide pre-hospital care in the eld. In country like India, Emergency Medical Services are fragmented and not accessible throughout the country. In India, it is found that the injured victim usually is rescued by a Good Samaritan passer-by and are transported to medical care facilities by law enforcement personnel, especially in violent situations, private or public vehicles, motorcycles, wheelbarrows or other means. Materials And Methods: A single-arm before-after intervention study was conducted after ethical clearance, in Chhotu Ram College of Education, Rohtak, Haryana, to assess the effectiveness of skill based training program for rst responder on selected emergencies in terms of knowledge and practice of fty college students who were selected by simple random sampling method, by using structured knowledge questionnaire and structured observation checklist. The mean post-test knowledge score (29.4), and mean post-test practice score (23.2)Results: was higher than the mean pre-test knowledge and pre-test practice score respectively. The mean difference was tested at 0.01 level of signicance for both knowledge and practice scores. There was a signicant positive correlation between post-test knowledge and practice scores, with a “r” value (0.67) which was statistically signicant at 0.01 level of signicance. Findings revealed that the skill based training program was found to be effective in improving knowledge and practice of college students as rst responder on selected emergencies. The study concludedConclusion: that skill based training program for rst responder on selected emergencies was effective and able to improve the knowledge and practice of college students about rst responder. So, in India, where there is no emergency medical system existing, such training programs can enhance and build informal emergency task force.

Newborn care

A neonate is also called a newborn. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of simulation training on knowledge and practice regarding newborn care among staff nurses. Research design: A quasi experimental non randomized control group design was used. Sampling and sampling technique: Sixty staff nurses each in experimental and control group a were selected by non probability purposive sampling for the study in Rohilkhand Medical college hospital and Varunarjun Medical College Hospital. Knowledge and practice was assessed by using structured knowledge questionnaire and practice checklist.. The intervention included the simulation training of neonatal resuscitation and teaching on immediate and routine newborn care. Results and findings: The study findings revealed that the mean post-test knowledge score was higher i.e. (31.66±1.71) than the mean pretest knowledge score i.e. (20.68 ±4.68) in the experimental group. It revealed that the mean post-test practice score was higher i.e.( 24.71±0.45) than the mean pretest practice score i.e. (21.03 ±1.30) in the experimental group. Data revealed that the mean experimental group knowledge score was higher (31.66±1.17) than the mean control group knowledge score (26.03 ± 3.66). The difference was found to be statistically significant at p=0.05 level of significance.

A Study to Assess Effectiveness of Instructional Teaching Programme on Level of Knowledge and Practices of Prevention of Pneumonia among Mothers of under Five Children in Selected Villages, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu, India

Back ground: An experimental study was conducted to assess the effects of instructional teaching programme (ITP) on knowledge and practices of mothers regarding prevention of pneumonia in children, Pooncherry, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India.Objectives of the study were to assess the effectiveness of ITP on prevention of pneumonia on level of knowledge and practices among mothers of under five children.
 Materials and Methods: Non probability purposive technique was adopted for this study. Samples who met inclusion criteria were participated in the study. Self-structured interview schedule for knowledge and structured rating scale for practices were used to collect the data.
 Results: The study results shows that in the pre test 15.13 % of the mothers had adequate knowledge, 24.34 % of the mothers were had moderately adequate knowledge and 60.53 % of the mothers had inadequate knowledge and and in post test 63.17% of mothers were had adequate knowledge, 28.94% of the mothers had moderately adequate knowledge and very few (8.55% ) mothers had inadequate knowledge. Pre test practices score shows that 63.82 % of the mothers had less desirable practice, 22.37% of the mothers had moderate desirable practices and 13.81% were had highly desirable practices whereas in the post test 63.82% of them had highly desirable practice, 23.03% of them had moderate desirable practices and 13.16% of them had less desirable practices. The mean pretest knowledge score was 5.45 ± 1.47 and the mean posttest knowledge score was 8.49 ± 0.71 and the t value was 15.17, it shows that statistically there was an improvement in the post test knowledge score. The mean pretest practice score was 22.38 ± 2.76, the mean posttest practice score was 43.64 ±1.97 and the t value was 13.35, it shows that statistically there was a significant improvement in the post test practice score. The instructional teaching programme on prevention of pneumonia was statistically effective in promoting the knowledge and desirable practices among mothers.

Effect of learning package on knowledge and practice regarding self care and child care among women undergoing caesarean section at bankurasammilani medical college and hospital, bankura,West Bengal

A quasi experimental study on “effect of learning package on knowledge and practice regarding self-care and child care among women undergoing caesarean section at Bankura Sammilani Medical College and Hospital, Bankura, West Bengal” was conducted to find out the knowledge and practice and its association with selected factors among subjects and also the effect of learning package. Conceptual framework was developed based on Ludwig Von Bertalanffy’s system model. A quasi experimental study design was adopted. Convenience sampling technique was used to select 64 antenatal women. Structured interview schedule and structured knowledge questionnaire were used to collect data. Significant findings on statistical analysis of data were revealed that the mean post-test knowledge score (18.68) and practice score (26.06) of experimental group are higher than the mean post-test knowledge score (7.93) and mean post-test practice score (17.71) of control group with true mean difference in both the cases (“t” values 16.79, 15.18, p=0.05) which concludes that the learning package is effective to improve the knowledge and enhance the practice among the subjects. Educational level was found significant in relation to knowledge and practice scores among experimental group.

Effectiveness of Lecture Cum Demonstration on First Aid Management of Common Ailments in Terms of Knowledge among Accredited Social Health Activist (Asha) Workers

Death can occur at any time in which first aid is the initial step of giving care to a person in the emergency. Everyone has the capability to save lives during the emergency situation to reduce the further complications. The present study aimed to assess the effectiveness of lecture cum demonstration on first aid management of common ailments in terms of knowledge and practice among accredited social health activist (ASHA) workers. Study was Quasi experimental one group pre-test post-test design. Total 52 ASHA workers were selected by using Total enumeration sampling technique. Data was collected by using structured knowledge questionnaire and observational checklist through paper pencil technique. The mean post-test knowledge score (25.21±2.77) was higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score (11.25±4.24) and mean post-test practice score(64.54± 3.10) was higher than the mean pre-test practice score (9.71± 3.42). There was no significant association of post-test knowledge score with selected variables except marital status and there was no significant association of mean post-test practice score with selected variables. The study concludes that lecture cum demonstration was effective in improving the knowledge and practice of ASHA workers on first aid management of common ailments.

Effectiveness of a Mobile App CANScreen on Selected Common Cancer Screening Procedures and Preventive Measures in terms of Knowledge and Practice among Undergraduate Students

Introduction: Cancer affects all walks of life. To reduce cancer mortality, it is of extreme importance that people should be made aware, and the required prevention methods and treatment should be provided at the proper time. This study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of CANScreen app on selected common cancer screening procedures and preventive measures in terms of knowledge and practice among undergraduate students.Method: The research approach was a quasi-experimental approach.One group pre-test post-test design was used. 126 samples were recruited through stratified random sampling. Seven tools were used for data collection. Ethical approval was taken from the institutional ethics committee and administrative approval was taken from the college authority. Results: The mobile app CANScreen was effective in improving both knowledge and practice of undergraduate students regarding selected common cancer screening procedures and preventive measures. The mean post-test knowledge score was 22.91 and the mean post-test practice score was 45.94. There was a positive correlation (0.21) between knowledge and practice after the administration of CANScreen. There was a significant association between post-test knowledge scores and selected variables such as stream of study, year of study, and presence of healthcare professionals in the family. There was also a significant association between post-test practice scores and selected variables such as gender. 72% of the users accepted the mobile app CANScreen to a great extent.Conclusion: Educating the young generation with similar new technology will motivate them to lead a life with the awareness of cancer screening and prevention methods

Assessment and Evaluation of the Impact of Concept Mapping and Clinical Teaching Method (Demonstration) on Wound Dressing in Terms of Knowledge and Practice

Concept mapping is a teaching strategy that is used to encourage students to learn. It is a set of valuable tools for critical thinking and problem-solving. It is an educational tool used to describe relationships among concepts. Sought to assess and evaluate the impact of concept mapping and clinical teaching method (demonstration) on wound dressing in terms of knowledge and practice, this study adopted a non-randomised control group (quasi- experimental) design. The total size of sample 106. Total enumeration sampling technique was used. In experimental group mean post-test knowledge score (16.39±2.45) was higher than that of the pre-test (9.37±2.8) and the mean post-test practice score (15.55±2.13) was higher than that of the pre-test (6.89±1.48). In control group the mean post-test knowledge score (10.78±2.51) was higher than that of the pre-test (8.1±2.24) and the mean post-test practice score (13.4±2.30) was higher than that of the pre-test (7.38±1.70). The present study revealed that concept mapping method is an asset for the nursing students for improving cognitive and student’s active learning. Better outcome can be achieved using concept mapping method

Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program on Knowledge and Practice Regarding Intravenous Therapy among Paediatric Nurses

Introduction: Peripheral intravenous therapy is one of the most frequently used therapeutic interventions in the acute care setting. Paediatric intravenous cannulation is a fundamental part of medication and practised in almost every health care setting. Intravenous therapy is used to treat a wide variety of paediatric conditions. Although most hospitalised children receive intravenous (i.v.) therapy daily, treatment extends beyond this population to Out Patient (OP) settings, long term care and home care for the infusion of fluids, blood products, and medications. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge and practice regarding intravenous therapy among paediatric nurses. Materials and Methods: The present pre-experimental, quantitative, non randomised, one group pre and post test design study was conducted in Paediatric Ward, Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of ‘G’ block, Sri Ramachandra Hospital (SRH), Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India from 11th July 2016 to 20th August 2016. Self administered questionnaire and observational checklist was used to collect data about knowledge and practice respectively. Non probability purposive sampling technique was used to select the 30 staff nurses working in the paediatric department with less than one year of experience. Results: The difference between the mean post-test knowledge score (M=16.20, SD=2.041) and pretest knowledge score (M=7.43, SD=2.254) of paediatric staff nurses was highly significant (p-value <0.001) and the computed t-value was t=26.7. The difference between the mean post-test practice score (M=15.13, SD=2.063) and pretest mean practice score (M=10.70, SD=2.380) was also highly significant (p-value <0.001) and the computed t-value was t=8.215. Conclusion: The present study shows that there was a significant difference in the mean scores of knowledge and practice between pretest and post-test after the planned teaching program intervention at the level of paediatric nurses (p<0.001). So planned teaching program was effective on knowledge and practice regarding intravenous therapy among paediatric 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.

Prevalence of Dental Caries and the Effectiveness of Demonstration on Dental Hygiene among Primary School Students in Selected Schools of Rural Community, Assam

Introduction: Oral health promotion through schools is recommended by WHO for improving knowledge, attitude and behaviour related to oral health and for prevention of dental diseases among school children. In India, 70 -72% of population live in the rural areas of which more than 40% are children. These children tend to be more vulnerable to oral health problems. Aim and objective : To assess prevalence of dental caries and the effectiveness of demonstration on dental hygiene among primary school students. Material and method: The study was a cross‑sectional study conducted at selected schools of Rani rural community of Kamrup District, Assam. 118 primary school students of class IV and V were selected using consecutive sampling technique. The subjects were assessed for the presence of dental caries using dmft scoring and observed for their practice of brushing with Fones method of brushing. Later demonstration for the Fones method was given to the participants and post test was done to evaluate the effectiveness of demonstration. The collected data was analyzed using SPSS version 20 software. Results: The study showed that more than half i.e., 92 (78%) of the students have dental caries. It was found that in pre-test, 79 (61%) of the participants have good practice of dental hygiene which was increase to 93 (78.8%) in post test. Again, in pre-test 46 (39%) of the participants have poor practice of dental hygiene, which was reduced to 25 (21.2%) in post test. The mean post test practice score (7.03) is higher than the mean pre test practice score (4.70) of dental hygiene. The median post test practice score (7) is also higher than the median post test practice score (5) of dental hygiene and the post test SD (0.67) seems to be less disperse than the pre test SD (0.73) of dental hygiene. It also shows that the “t” value (-28.482) and p -value 0.00 is highly significant at 0.05 level of significance. So it is evident that the demonstration on Fones method of brushing is effective in increasing the dental hygiene practice among the students. Conclusion: Regulating good practice of dental hygiene is important during the early school period. As health personnel, community nurse can take active role in imparting information on dental hygiene practice among students by conducting school health programme and demonstrating on brushing technique. And also recommending inclusion of dental hygiene in the curriculum of the school.

Prevalence of Dental Caries and the Effectiveness of Demonstration on Dental Hygiene among Primary School Students in Selected Schools of Rural Community, Assam

Introduction: Oral health promotion through schools is recommended by WHO for improving knowledge,attitude and behaviour related to oral health and for prevention of dental diseases among school children.In India, 70 -72% of population live in the rural areas of which more than 40% are children. These childrentend to be more vulnerable to oral health problems.Aim and Objective: To assess prevalence of dental caries and the effectiveness of demonstration on dentalhygiene among primary school students.Material and Method: The study was a cross?sectional study conducted at selected schools of Rani ruralcommunity of Kamrup District, Assam. 118 primary school students of class IV and V were selected usingconsecutive sampling technique. The subjects were assessed for the presence of dental caries using dmftscoring and observed for their practice of brushing with Fones method of brushing. Later demonstrationfor the Fones method was given to the participants and post test was done to evaluate the effectiveness ofdemonstration. The collected data was analyzed using SPSS version 20 software.Results: The study showed that more than half i.e., 92 (78%) of the students have dental caries. It was foundthat in pre-test, 79 (61%) of the participants have good practice of dental hygiene which was increase to 93(78.8%) in post test. Again, in pre-test 46 (39%) of the participants have poor practice of dental hygiene,which was reduced to 25 (21.2%) in post test. The mean post test practice score (7.03) is higher than themean pre test practice score (4.70) of dental hygiene. The median post test practice score (7) is also higherthan the median post test practice score (5) of dental hygiene and the post test SD (0.67) seems to be lessdisperse than the pre test SD (0.73) of dental hygiene. It also shows that the “t” value (-28.482) and p -value0.00 is highly significant at 0.05 level of significance. So it is evident that the demonstration on Fonesmethod of brushing is effective in increasing the dental hygiene practice among the students.Conclusion: Regulating good practice of dental hygiene is important during the early school period. Ashealth personnel, community nurse can take active role in imparting information on dental hygiene practiceamong students by conducting school health programme and demonstrating on brushing technique. And alsorecommending inclusion of dental hygiene in the curriculum of the school.

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.

Effectiveness of Module Based Learning regarding Facility Based Newborn Care in terms of knowledge and practices among nursing students

ABSTRACTBackground: Mobile Applications are being developed at a rapid speed and are intensively used by students. It can help to achieve better performance in organizing, managing, and monitoring classroom activities.Aims and objectives: Present study aimedto assess and compare the knowledge and practice regarding FBNC among nursing students in MBL group and MABL group before and after the administration of MBL and MABL. The conceptual framework of the study was based on CIPP model by Stufflebeam.Methods: A Quantitative research approach with quasi-experimental and non-equivalent controlgroup pre–test post–test design. The study was conducted at two nursing colleges of Ambala, Haryana. A total of 70 B.Sc. Nursing 3rd Year students, randomly allocated to 2 groups i.e. 35 in MBL and 35 in MABL. The tool used for the study consisted of structured knowledge questionnaire and observational check list was used to assess knowledge and practices by OSCE method of nursing students regarding FBNC. Data collection was done in January, 2017. The obtained data was analyzed and interpreted in terms of objectives and researchResults: Findingsof the study indicate that revealed that mean post- test knowledge and practices score in MBL group (21.4 ±0.89) and in MABL group (22.4 ± 0.54) was significantly higher than pre-test knowledge score in MBL group (14.6±15.0) and in MABL group (16.2±17.0). Also, the mean post-test practice score in MBL group (38.1±1.91) and in MABL group (38.9± 1.20) was significantly higher than pre-test practicescore in MBL (20.4 ± 3.70) as well as in MABL group (20.5 ± 4.26). Mild positive significant relationship (r=0.03) was found between post test score of knowledge and practicesConclusion: MABL was more effective in developing the practices of nursing students regarding FBNC than MBL.

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge and Practice of Adult Basic Life Support Among Staff Nurses

According to sudden cardiac arrest associations, It has been estimated that SCD claims more than 7,000,000 lives per year worldwide [1]. It is proved that Effective basic life support giving soon after cardiac arrest doubles the chance of survival [2]. Basic life support by nurses who are usually first on the scene provides the best opportunity to minimize the time to initiate cardio pulmonary resuscitation. Hence the main objective of the study was to find out the knowledge and practice of adult basic life support among staff nurses and to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge and practice regarding adult basic life support. 30 staff nurses from Upasana hospital, kollam were selected as the samples by using non probability convenient sampling technique. Pre experimental one group pretest posttest study design was employed to collect the data from staff nurses before and after the implementation of structured teaching program. The study was statistically significant at.001 level. The total mean post- test knowledge score (26.80) was significantly higher than the mean pretest score (12.36). The total mean posttest practice score (26.80) of adult basic life support was significantly higher than the mean pretest practice score regarding adult basic life support. Therefore, the study proved that the structured teaching program was an effective technique in imparting knowledge and practice regarding adult basic life support among staff nurses.

A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Pain Management Guidelines in Terms of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Nursing Personnel Working in Pediatric Units of a Selected Hospital of Delhi

Introduction: Pain management in pediatric population is a very important and crucial aspect of nursing care. Though there is improved understanding of the physiological and psychological effects of unrelieved pain in children, still so many research evidences show that pediatric nurses are having inadequate knowledge, unfavorable attitude and poor practices regarding assessment and management of pain in children. A study was conducted with the objectives to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of pain management guidelines in terms of knowledge, attitude and practices of nursing personnel working in pediatric units, determine the relationship between knowledge and attitude and knowledge and practice and seek association of knowledge and practices with selected variables Methodology: A pre-experimental approach and one group pretest-posttest design was selected. The tools were a structured knowledge questionnaire, attitude scale and an observation checklist. Pain management guidelines were developed based on expert opinion and review of literature. Sixty nursing personnel who met the sampling criteria were selected by purposive sampling. On day 1, pretest of knowledge and attitude ware administered and the pain management practices were observed. On the same day, pain management guidelines were given to them with small group discussion. Demonstration of pain assessment and management during painful procedure was given in small groups. On seventh day, posttest of knowledge and attitude was administered. Posttest practices were observed. Results: Findings of the study revealed that the mean posttest knowledge score was significantly higher than the mean pretest knowledge score with a mean difference of 5.18 (P<0.05). The mean posttest attitude score was significantly higher than the mean pretest attitude score with a mean difference of 12.43 (P<0.05). The mean posttest practice score was significantly higher than the mean pretest practice score with a mean difference of 3.1 (P<0.05). There was a significant positive relationship between knowledge and attitude (P<0.05). There was also a significant positive relationship between knowledge and practices (P<0.05). The knowledge and practices of nursing personnel regarding pain management were not associated with years of experience, professional qualification and In-service education on pain management. Conclusion: Knowledge deficit, unfavorable attitude and poor practices existed regarding pain management in children. Pain management guidelines were found to be effective in enhancing the knowledge, changing the attitude and improving the practices of nursing personnel.

A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program on Standard Precautions in Terms of Knowledge and Practices of Nursing Personnel related to Standard Precautions in Selected Government Hospital of Delhi

Standard precautions are meant to reduce the risk of transmission of blood-borne and other pathogens from both recognized and unrecognized sources. They are the basic level of infection control precautions which are to be used, as a minimum, in the care of all patients. Nursing personnel may acquire an infection during the provision of nursing care because of occupational exposure to microorganisms. The main objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge of nursing personnel regarding standard precautions, to assess the practices of nursing personnel regarding standard precautions, develop a planned teaching program on standard precautions and determine the relationship between knowledge and practices of nursing personnel after the administration of the planned teaching program. Research approach selected for the study was quantitative approach with one group pretest-posttest design. Purposive sampling technique was used and the sample comprised of 50 nursing personnel working in a selected government hospital in Delhi. Tools used for data collection were a structured questionnaire to collect personal data and for assessing the knowledge of nursing personnel and a structured observation checklist to assess the practices of nursing personnel. The findings of the study revealed that the mean posttest knowledge score of nursing personnel was significantly higher than the mean pretest knowledge score and the mean posttest practice score of the subjects was significantly higher than the mean pretest practice score. The planned teaching program was effective in enhancing the knowledge and practice scores of nursing personnel regarding standard precautions.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of a Planned Teaching Programme on Care of the Patient on Ventilator in terms of Knowledge and Practice among Staff Nurses Working in ICUs of the Selected Government Medical College attached Hospitals of Gujarat State

This study was aimed to assess the knowledge and practice of staff nurses before and after administration of a planned teaching program on care of the patient on ventilator in intensive care units (ICUs) of the selected government medical college attached hospital of Gujarat state. A quasi-experimental study approach was used with one group pre-test–post-test design conducted in ICUs of the selected government medical college attached hospitals of Gujarat state. The investigator used purposive method for selection of the ICUs and the staff nurses. In view of the nature of the problem and accomplishment of the objectives of the study, a planned teaching program on care of the patient on ventilator was prepared for staff nurses, structured knowledge questionnaire and observational checklist were developed to assess the knowledge and practice of the staff nurses. Data was collected in the month of November and December 2011. Majority of the samples were from 31 to 40 years of age, female, having GNM qualification, 6–10 years of clinical experience and ICU experience. The mean pre-test knowledge score was 12.32 and the mean post-test knowledge score was 24.25 with mean difference of 11.93, also the calculated ‘t’ value (23) was greater than the tabulated ‘t’ value (1.68) at 0.05 level significance. The mean pre-test practice score was 23.22 and mean post-test practice score was 35.35 with mean difference of 12.1. and the calculated ‘t’ (36.26) was greater than tabulated ‘t’ (1.68), null hypothesis was rejected and research hypothesis was accepted, it was statistically proved and revealed that a planned teaching program on care of the patient on ventilator was effective in terms of knowledge and practice among the staff nurses.

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program (STP) on Knowledge and Practice of Post-Operative Care among Parents of Children with Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate

It is a study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and practice of postoperative care among parents of children with cleft lip and cleft palate in a selected hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Objective: The main objectives of the study was to compare the post-test knowledge of parents on postoperative care of cleft lip and cleft palate in control and experimental group and to assess the post-test practice of parents on post-operative care of cleft lip and cleft palate in control and experimental group. Methodology: Quasi-experimental, two groups pre-test and post-test designs were used in the study. The study was done in selected hospital Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The sample comprised of 60 parents of children with cleft lip and cleft palate who fulfilled inclusion criteria. All the participants who are available at the time of data collection were taken consecutively. Data was collected from participants by conducting interview schedule using structured knowledge questionnaire and observation practice checklist. Result: The result showed that in experimental group the mean post-test knowledge score (18.90 ± 0.95) was higher than the mean post-test knowledge score (10.46 ± 1.52) in control group which was found statistically significant at p<0.05. The mean post-test practice score in experimental group in day 1 was 10.40 ± 1.95 which was higher than the control group 7.00 ± 1.59 and the ‘t’ value was 7.36. Again the mean post-test practice score in experimental group in day 2 was 11.80 ± 1.95 which was higher than the control group 6.66 ± 1.72 and the ‘t’ value was 11.84. On third day the mean post-test practice score in experimental group was 10.76 ± 2.26 which was higher than the control group 6.43 ± 1.45 and the ‘t’ value was 8.80. Hence the score predict that there was significant difference between the mean post-test practice in experimental and control group at p<0.05 level. So there was no evidence to accept the null hypothesis, hence the researcher rejects the null hypothesis and accepted the research hypothesis. Conclusion: It was concluded that structured teaching programme on post-operative care of cleft lip and cleft palate was effective in increasing knowledge and practice of parents.