Effectiveness of Tailored Teaching Programme on Forensic Nursing among Nursing Students in Selected Nursing Colleges, Kanniyakumari District

Medonna Shajini P. S., Dr. Sheeja S, Viji V. S., Shebi Mol W

Abstract: Background: Forensic nursing is a sub - specialty in nursing that focuses on nursing practice caring for victims and offenders, living and deceased, at the clinical legal interface.1 Aims: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a tailored teaching programme on knowledge regarding Forensic Nursing among nursing students in selected nursing colleges, Kanniyakumari district. Settings and design: The study was conducted at Bethlahem College of Nursing, Kanniyakumari district. Methods and materials: A pre - experimental one - group pre - test and post - test design was adopted.228 nursing students were selected using a nonprobability convenience sampling technique. The data were collected using a self - structured questionnaire to assess knowledge about forensic nursing. After the pre - test, a tailored teaching program was given, and a post - test was conducted. Statistical analysis used: Data were collected and analyzed by using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: In the pre - test, 87% of students had inadequate knowledge, and 13% had moderately adequate knowledge. In the post - test, there was a significant increase; 66% of students had inadequate knowledge, 29% had moderately adequate knowledge, and 5% had adequate knowledge regarding forensic nursing. The mean score of pre - tests was 7.34, and the mean score of post - tests was 9.58, and the mean difference was 2.24. The paired t value obtained for knowledge was 15.16, which was found significant at the 0.05 level (P < 0.05). Conclusions: The results demonstrate that specific training in forensic nursing is crucial, underscoring the necessity for a dedicated curriculum unit to be integrated into nursing programs.

Keywords: effectiveness, structured teaching programme, knowledge, forensic nursing, nursing students

How to Cite?: Medonna Shajini P. S., Dr. Sheeja S, Viji V. S., Shebi Mol W, "Effectiveness of Tailored Teaching Programme on Forensic Nursing among Nursing Students in Selected Nursing Colleges, Kanniyakumari District", Volume 14 Issue 6, June 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1713-1717, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25623093815, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25623093815