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Research Paper | Nursing | India | Volume 6 Issue 6, June 2017
Assess the Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module on Knowledge Regarding Communication to Unconscious Patient among Staff Nurses Working in ICU at Selected Hospitals in Maharashtra
Abstract: Communication has been acclaimed as the foundation of all nursing care, especially for unconscious patient who is increasingly dependent on the speech & hearing channel for sensory stimulation. The nurses working in ICU should have specialized knowledge & skills to communicate with unconscious patients. This study was based on evaluative approach. The method used for this study was Quasi- experimental one group pre test- post test. Depending on the objectives & hypothesis the data were analyzed by using various statistical tests. The study concluded that the SIM was a good method of conveying information to staff nurses regarding the necessity of communication to unconscious patient.
Keywords: communication, unconscious patient, staff nurses, ICU, SIM
Edition: Volume 6 Issue 6, June 2017,
Pages: 2073 - 2075