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

Manorama Kashyap

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

How to Cite?: Manorama Kashyap, "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", Volume 6 Issue 6, June 2017, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 2073-2075, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20174616, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20174616