International Journal of Nursing Education
  • Year: 2018
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 3

A study to evaluate effectiveness of planned teaching programme (PTP) on knowledge and practice regarding body mechanics among staff nurses selected hospital in Hubli, Karnataka

Asst. Professor, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Ganga Sheel School of Nursing, Bareilly, Utter Pradesh

*Corresponding Author: Srinivasarao Endla Asst. Professor, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Ganga Sheel School of Nursing, Bareilly, Utter Pradesh Email: endlasrini@gmail.com

Online published on 6 September, 2018.

Abstract

With a view to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program regarding body mechanics among staff nurses, the pre experimental study with quantitative approach was undertaken among 50 staff nurses. Purposive sampling techniques were used in selecting the staff nurses. The result revealed that educating the staff nurses about body mechanics helped in improving the knowledge, practice and skills regarding body mechanics and also helped in patient health care by preventing injuries.

Keywords

Planned teaching programme, body mechanics, staff nurses