A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme Regarding Tracheostomy Care on Knowledge of Staff Nurses in Selected Hospitals, at Bangalore
Abstract: Introduction: The impact of tracheostomy on the respiratory system includes thorough knowledge of respiration, methods of humidification, and also suctioning techniques. In addition to this a tracheostomy may impact on swallowing, communication, and body image. Tracheostomy care and management is more and more necessary in both the intensive care setting and the general wards. It is therefore more important that trained nurses are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, and support to meet the unique needs of each patient safely and competently. Thus, the nurse?s knowledge can influence the care and outcome of tracheostomy patients. Methodology: A pre - experimental design with one group pre - test post - test was used.30 registered staff nurses working in the Silicon city multi - specialty hospital Hoskote, Bangalore. Demographic data were collected, and on care of clients with tracheostomy within one month with the knowledge Scores. The study was conducted in 2 phases. The research approach used for the 1st phase was descriptive survey mainly by record analysis. In phase II an evaluative approach with one group pre - test and post - test pre - experimental design. The investigator used non - probability convenience sampling setting used for ITU, HDU, ICCU and Special Unit of selected hospital. Results: The findings of the study showed that the mean post - test knowledge score (27.47) in all the areas were higher than the mean pre - test knowledge score (17.67). The paired ?t? test (t = 26.39) analysis showed that post - test knowledge mean scores (27.47) was significantly higher than that of the pre - test mean (17.67) ?t? (29) = 2.04, 2.76, p
Keywords: Tracheostomy, Intensive care setting, Evaluative approach
How to Cite?: K Nagarathnamma, "A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme Regarding Tracheostomy Care on Knowledge of Staff Nurses in Selected Hospitals, at Bangalore", Volume 14 Issue 1, January 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 252-256, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25104063720, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25104063720