International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)
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Research Paper | Medicine Science | India | Volume 3 Issue 5, May 2014


Effectiveness of Learning Package on Knowledge about Cardio-Respiratory Assessment among Under Graduate Student Nurses

Amosh Talsandekar | Tukaram Zagade [8]


Abstract: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a critical global health issue; and cardiovascular nurses play a vital role in decreasing the global burden and contributing to improving outcomes in individuals and communities. Cardiovascular nurses require the knowledge; skills; and resources that will enable them to function as leaders in CVD prevention and management. Objectives: 1) To assess the knowledge of under-graduate student nurses about Cardio-Respiratory assessment before and after administering the Learning Package.2) To assess the effectiveness of learning package on Cardio-Respiratory assessment among under-graduate student nurses. To find out an association of Knowledge about Cardio-Respiratory assessment among under-graduate student nurses and selected Socio-demographic Variables. Methods: An evaluative approach adopted. The Quasi-experimental one group pre-test post-test design used. The sample size for the present study was 70 under-graduate student nurses in 2nd year Basic B. Sc. nursing class; Non probability convenient sampling technique was used to select the respondents. A structured knowledge questionnaire was administered to assess the pre-post test existing knowledge on Cardio-Respiratory assessment. Results: The Pre-test mean knowledge score and S. D. of the U. G. student nurse regarding Cardio-Respiratory assessment was 11.18 2.657; which was increased in Post-test to 25.30 2.940. The paired t test was calculated to find the effectiveness of Learning package; the t value was obtained as 30.212 and p value was <0.001 at the level of 5 % (0.005) Significance which is considered extremely significant. It indicates significant improvement in knowledge regarding Cardio-Respiratory assessment after administering Learning package.


Keywords: Learning package, Cardio-vascular system, Assessment, Respiratory system, Knowledge


Edition: Volume 3 Issue 5, May 2014,


Pages: 548 - 553


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Amosh Talsandekar, Tukaram Zagade, "Effectiveness of Learning Package on Knowledge about Cardio-Respiratory Assessment among Under Graduate Student Nurses", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 3 Issue 5, May 2014, pp. 548-553, https://www.ijsr.net/get_abstract.php?paper_id=20131860

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