Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: December | Volume: 9 | Issue: 12 | Pages: 90-96
Effectiveness of Supplementary Training on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Comprehensive Care of Acute Ischemic Patient among Nursing Staff
Gurjar Nema Ram
Professor, NIMS Nursing College, Jaipur
ABSTRACT
Background: Stroke is a major health problem worldwide, causing death and disability. Presently, the burden of stroke in India is higher in comparison to other developing countries. In India, approximately 1.8 million people suffer from stroke yearly. Nurses are having vital role in caring stroke patients. Therefore nursing staff must have updated knowledge as well as competence of skills in delivering care to the stroke patients. In view of this, regular in-service education and training is essential for nursing staff.
Objective: The aim of the study is to evaluate effectiveness of supplementary training on knowledge and attitude regarding comprehensive care of acute ischemic patient among nursing staff.
Methods: The one group pre-test and post-test, pre-experimental design was used. 40 nursing staffs were taken for the study by convenient sampling method. The study was done in Nims hospital from 01/11/2016 to 31st December, 2016.
Results: There were significant differences in pre test and post test knowledge and attitude scores, there were significantly higher score of both knowledge and attitude in post test.
Conclusion: Study provides support for the effectiveness of a supplementary training on knowledge and attitude regarding comprehensive care of Acute Ischemic Stroke patient among nursing staff.
Key words: Effectiveness, supplementary training, knowledge, attitude, comprehensive care, Acute Ischemic Stroke.