Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Fr. Muller College of Nursing, Mangalore
Online published on 19 January, 2015.
This study was conducted to find the effectiveness of video assisted teaching programme in increasing the knowledge level of nursing students on prevention of transmission of MRSA. An evaluative approach with pre-experimental (one group pre-test post-test) design was used for the study. The sample comprised of 60 nursing students selected by convenient sampling method. Pre-test was conducted by administering a structured knowledge questionnaire prepared by the investigator. After the pre-test, the VATP was given to the nursing students and post-test was conducted on the seventh day using the same knowledge questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics (Paired't’ test). Statistical analysis of data revealed that the video assisted teaching programme was effective in improving the knowledge of nursing students on prevention of transmission of MRSA.
Effectiveness, VATP, Prevention of transmission of MRSA, Nursing students
