A Study to Assess the Knowledge of Nurses on Management of Complications Related to Surgeries of Pediatric Patients Admitted with Cardiac Septal Defects in Selected Hospitals at Shimoga in View of Providing Information Brochure

Chitra SK

Abstract: Congenital heart disease is the structural malformations of heart or great vessels, present at birth. It is the most common congenital malformation. Operative repair of defects in the atrial and ventricular septal are the most commonly performed open operations for congenital heart disease.1 A study to assess the Knowledge of nurses on management of complications related to surgeries of pediatric patients admitted with cardiac septal defects in selected hospitals at Shimoga in view of providing information brochure. Objectives: To assess the knowledge of nurses on management of complications related to surgical procedures for congenital cardiac septal defects. To associate knowledge of nurses with selected demographic variable regarding management of complications related to surgical procedures for congenital cardiac septal defects. To prepare and distribute the information brochure regarding the management of Complications related to cardiac septal surgeries. Conceptual framework based on modified General System Theory (Bertalanffy & J.W Kenny) 1968: The present study is intended to assess the knowledge of nurses on management of complications related to surgeries of pediatric patients admitted with cardiac septal defects. The conceptual framework used for this study is based on General system model approach. Research Methodology: In this study descriptive approach was used to assess the knowledge of staff nurses on management of complications related to surgeries of pediatric patients admitted with cardiac septal defects. The sampling structured questionnaires on post-operative complication of septal defect surgeries and its management used for data collection. Results: The majority of respondents 51 (85%) belong to the age group of 20-29 years where as 08 (13.3%) belong to 30-39 years of age and 01 (01.7%) were belongs to 40-49 years. In relation to the gender, the maximum numbers 54 (90%) were females and 06 (10%) were males. In relation to educational status, the majority of the respondents 39 (65%) were educated up to P.C.B.Sc, (N), whereas 14 (23.3%) were educated up to GNM, and 07 (11.7%) studied B.Sc (N).With regard to professional experience, maximum numbers 31 (51.7%) were had less than 01 years, 23 (38.3%) were had between 1 to 5 years, 04 (6.7%) were had above 10 years and 02 (3.3%) were had between 6 to 10 years of professional experience. With respect to present area of work, the maximum respondents 30 (50%) were currently working in post-operative ward, 25 (41.7%) were working in intensive thoracic unit, and 05 (08.4%) were working in operation theatre. With regards to designation, the maximum respondents 52 (86.7%) were working as staff nurses, 06 (10%) were working as ward in charge, and 02 (3.3%) were working as nursing supervisors. With respect to native place, the maximum respondents 31 (51.7%) were belongs to Kerala, 31 (51.7%) were belongs to Karnataka, and no one from Tamil Nadu and other state. one from Tamilnadu and other state. In relation to the participation in any seminars/ CNE/ CME/Workshop, the maximum numbers 52 (86.7%) were responded yes and 08 (13.3%) were responded.

Keywords: Congenital heart disease, complications, cardiac septal defects, descriptive approach, General system model approach

How to Cite?: Chitra SK, "A Study to Assess the Knowledge of Nurses on Management of Complications Related to Surgeries of Pediatric Patients Admitted with Cardiac Septal Defects in Selected Hospitals at Shimoga in View of Providing Information Brochure", Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 617-623, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26408201703, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26408201703

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