Research & Review: Management of Emergency and Trauma Nursing (e-ISSN: 2582-0494)

A Study To Assess The Knowledge Regarding First Aid Measures For Snake Bite Among Farmers In Selected Villages of Bardoli, Gujarat, With A View To Develop Self Instructional Protocol

Ms. Saleha Mansur — 2019-01-16

Venomous animals are a significant health problem for rural populations in many parts of the world and including our nation. First aid management of snake bite is very important for medical, paramedical and non-medical personnel including teachers. Objective: To assess the socio demographic variables, to assess the knowledge level regarding first aid measures of snake bite among farmers, association between pre-test knowledge score of farmers with selected socio demographic variables, to develop a self-instructional module on first aid measures for snake bite. Methodology: An evaluative research approach with pre experimental design was used and the study was conducted at village of Bardoli Taluka. The sample comprised of 60 farmers. Sample was selected by using convenient sampling technique. Data collection was done from 1st September year? formal permission from Sarpanch of village was obtained prior to data collection process. Data was analyzed using Descriptive and Inferential statistics. Results: The results of the study showed that after the introduction of self -instructional module, 29 farmers(65.90%) were having excellent knowledge, 21 (47.72%) were in good category, average was 10 (22.72%) and none were having poor knowledge. Conclusion: The results of the study concluded that, the farmers got good knowledge regarding snake bite after the administration of self -instructional module. The self- instructional module regarding first aid measures of snake bite was highly effective in improving the knowledge regarding first aid Measures among the farmers.

Effectiveness of STP to Overcome Anxiety from Road Traffic Accidents among School Children

Dr. I. Clement — 2019-02-22

Road traffic crashes kill nearly 1.3 million people every year and injure or disable as many as 50 million more. They are the leading cause of death among people aged 10-24 years. Children are saved today from various nutritional and infectious diseases are killed and aimed by injuries in hundreds of thousands tomorrow. In fact, road traffic accidents injuries alone ranked as the number one cause of the burden of disease among school going children between 5-14 years. The present study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme to overcome anxiety from road traffic accidents among school children in rajdhani public school at Bangalore Objectives of the study are to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme to overcome anxiety level of school going children regarding road traffic accidents. Hypothesis formulated based on variables. Study design: The research approach adopted for this study is evaluative approach. The research design adopted for this study was pre-experimental design that is one group pre- test and post- test design was applied. Sampling technique: The non- probability convenient sampling was used to select the sample for the study. Sample: The sample consists of the 50 school students in selected college area at Bangalore. Tool: The instrument used for the data collection was structured knowledge questionnaire for assessing the knowledge score. The data was planned to analyze on the basis of objectives and hypothesis of study. The obtained data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics and interpreted in the terms of objectives and hypothesis of the study. The level of significance was set at 0.05. The overall experience of conducting this study was satisfying and enriching the knowledge. The study was a new learning experience for investigator. The study shows that there is a great need to develop and implement self – instructional module for various topics and procedures. The study reveals that the self-instructional module can be used as an effective teaching learning method.

Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Booklet on Knowledge Regarding the Importance of Fluid Management in Burns Patients among 3rd year B.Sc. Nursing Students

Yumnam Piyainu — 2019-03-16

Burn injuries continue to cause morbidity and mortality internationally. Despite international collaborations and preventative measures, there are still many cases reported in high- and low-income countries.The treatment of these patients is often protracted and requires extensive resources. The adequate resuscitation of these patients coupled with meticulous wound care can have a huge impact on their outcome. Considering the scenario, the present study “A study to assess the effectiveness of self-instructional booklet on knowledge regarding the importance of fluid management in burns patients among 3rd year B.Sc. Nursing students in selected nursing colleges Bangalore” was selected to impart knowledge among 3rd year B.Sc. Nursing students. A quantitative research approach and a preexperimental one group pre-test post-test design was adopted for the study, Pender’s Health Promotion Model was used as a conceptual framework for the study. Non- Probability Purposive sampling technique was used to select the sample of 60, 3rd year B.Sc. Nursing students. The tool for data collection was validated by the experts and reliability was established through split half method by using Karl’s Pearson and Spearman Browns correlation formula. A structured knowledge questionnaire was used to collect the data from 3rd year B.Sc. Nursing students before and after administration of awareness package. The collected data was analyzed and interpreted as per objectives of the study by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study findings showed that, the mean difference between pre-test and post-test level knowledge was 10.43 with mean percentage difference of 34.7 and the obtained paired t- test value was 53.88. It was evident that the awareness package was significantly effective on improving the knowledge regarding the importance of fluid management in burns patients among 3rd year B.Sc. Nursing students. In aspect of association, there was a significant association between mean difference level of knowledge with age, gender, religion, educational background and clinical exposure. The study attempt used to assess the effectiveness of self-instructional booklet on knowledge regarding the importance of fluid management in burns patients among 3rd year B.Sc. Nursing students and found that the developed self-instructional booklet was effective in improving the knowledge of 3rd year B.Sc. Nursing students regarding the importance of fluid management in burns patients.

A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on the Knowledge and Practice Regarding Infection Control Measures in Labour Room Among Staff Nurses Working at Selected Government Hospitals of Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Ms. Sunita Saini — 2019-04-19

A study to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme (STP) on the knowledge and practice regarding infection control measures in labour room among staff nurses working at selected Government Hospitals of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The conceptual framework of the present study was based on the Imogene M. King’s “Goal attainment model”. Research approach adopted for the study was Pre-experimental approach with one group pre-test post-test design. The sample consists of the 40 staff nurses. The tools used for the study were structured knowledge questionnaire, observation checklist for practice. The tool were validated by 11 experts and found to be valid. Reliability of the tool was calculated by using Karl Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient formula. The final study was conducted at selected govt. hospitals of Jodhpur after obtaining formal administrative approval. The data obtained were organized and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics according to objectives and hypothesis of the study. The findings of the study revealed that, the mean post-test knowledge and practice scores were higher than their mean pre-test knowledge and practice scores. The STP on infection control measures was found to be effective strategies in enhancing the knowledge and practice of staff nurses regarding infection control measures in labour room.

A Study to Assess the Self-Efficacy and Anxiety among I Year B.Sc. (Nursing) Students

Sunita Kandikatla — 2019-06-22

Introduction: Self efficacy is the belief of one’s capabilities to organize and execute the course of action to manage prospective situation. It is the key predictor of achievement and retention on most academic areas. Generally people with high self efficacy, approach difficult tasks and challenges to be mastered rather than as threats to be avoided: Strong feeling of fear, worry and nervousness often accompanied by uneasiness is known as anxiety. Nursing students are especially prone to experience anxiety and depression because of lot of hard work involved in completion of curricular assignments, comparable nature and limited time for relaxation. Objectives: To assess the level of self efficacy among 1 year B.Sc. (N) students, To assess the level of anxiety among 1 year B.Sc. (N) students, To correlate self efficacy and anxiety among 1 year B.Sc. (N) students, To determine the association of demographic variables with level of self efficacy among 1 year B.Sc. (N) students, To determine the association of demographic variables with level of anxiety among 1year B.Sc. (N) students. Methodology: A co relational research design was used to assess the self efficacy and anxiety among 1 year B.Sc. (N) students. A total of 100 B.Sc. (N) students were selected by non probability convenient sampling technique at college of nursing, Nuzvid. [3] Tools used for conducting study were Modified Sherer Self Efficacy Scale to assess self efficacy and Zung Self Rating Anxiety Scale to assess anxiety [4-8]. Data were analyzed with the help of descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The major findings of the study was among 100 students, 18(18.%) had weak sense of self efficacy, 55(55.%) had moderate sense of self efficacy and 27(27.%) had good sense of self efficacy. Among 100 students, 59(59.%) had normal anxiety, 28(28%) had moderate anxiety and 13(13%) had severe anxiety. This shows that there is statistically significant moderate negative correlation (-0.229) at 0.01 level exists between the self efficacy and anxiety among 1 year B.Sc. (N) students. Conclusion: Evidence from this investigation showed that the students had low self efficacy and high anxiety. Based on the obtained findings the researcher prepared a book let on promotion of self efficacy and tips to reduce the anxiety and distributed to the students, so that it will help them to improve their self confidence, achieving good academic grades, recover quickly from disappointment, have a wider over view of a task, to practice healthy behavior (non smoking, dieting, hygiene etc.) and to improve their professional skills. It will be beneficial to the students for their personal and professional growth.