1Lecturer, Sumandeep College of Nursing, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Vadodara, Gujarat
2Lecturer, U.P RIMS & R Nursing college, Saifai, U.P.
*Corresponding author: G Kavita Reddy, Lecturer, Flat No. 203 Prashanthi Arcade, 19/15 5th Main Road, S K Garden, Bangalore-560046, Karnataka. Email Id: kavired999@gmail.com, Ph: 09632101581
Online published on 1 August, 2014.
To assess the knowledge regarding newborn resuscitation before and after implementation of planned teaching among the nurses of paediatric unit. To evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching on newborn resuscitation among the nurses of paediatric unit. To associate the pre-test and post-test knowledge regarding newborn resuscitation with selected demographic variables (Age(yrs), Gender, Professional Qualification in Nursing, Area of working and Years of experience in NICU/PICU/Pediatric Ward) among the nurses of paediatric unit.
The research approach for the study was that of an evaluative one with one group pre-test post-test design. The sample size considered for the study was 60 nurses working in paediatric unit. The sampling technique used for the study was convenience sampling which is a type of non probability sampling. The tool used for gathering relevant data was a structured questionnaire on knowledge regarding neonatal resuscitation.
Analysis of data was done on the basis of objectives and hypotheses. The Findings showed that during pre-test nurses have deficit knowledge regarding newborn resuscitation. In the pre teaching phase 85.33% of the sample had knowledge score in the range of 8–22 (out of 30). The total mean score secured by nurses was 14.71. Which showed that knowledge deficit is around 51%. In post-test i.e. after the implementation of planned teaching, nurses had 100% knowledge score in the range of 23–30. Post-test mean score of nurses was 26.45, which was increased compared to 14.71 in the pre-test. Hence, it was found that there was significant difference between pre-test and post-test knowledge score. Further analysis was made in each area which showed that there was significant gain in the knowledge score in each of the area (p>0.05).This means that planned teaching was effective in improving the knowledge of the nurses.
Based on the analysis, the following inference was drawn. There was evident increase in the knowledge scores in all the areas after administration of planned teaching. Thus it was inferred that the planned teaching was effective and while the gain in knowledge score is commendable, there is still room for improvement.
Paediatric nurses, Knowledge, Planned teaching, Neonatal resuscitation
