EFFECTIVENESS OF A STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON PRESSURE SORE PREVENTION KNOWLEDGE AMONG STAFF NURSES IN UDUPI, KARNATAKA.

Author Name: 1. Ericka Louella Antonio 2. Dr. M. K. Ramesh

Volume/Issue: 06/08

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/01.2026-99647493/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. PG Nursing Scholar, Vidyarathna College of Nursing, Udupi, Karnataka, India
2. Research Guide, Vice Principal, Vidyarathna College of Nursing, Udupi, Karnataka, India

ABSTRACT

Background: Pressure sores remain a significant preventable complication in hospitalized patients, leading to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Nurses play a crucial role in pressure sore prevention, making their knowledge and competency essential. However, gaps in knowledge among staff nurses have been reported in various clinical settings. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of a structured teaching programme (STP) on knowledge regarding prevention of pressure sores among staff nurses in a selected hospital, Udupi. Methods: A pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was adopted. Sixty staff nurses were selected using non-probability purposive sampling. A structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess knowledge before and after the intervention. The structured teaching programme was administered, and post-test was conducted after seven days. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The mean pre-test knowledge score was 14.8 ± 3.2, which increased to 22.6 ± 2.9 in the post-test. The calculated paired t-value (t = 12.84, p < 0.001) indicated a statistically significant improvement in knowledge after the intervention. Conclusion: The structured teaching programme was effective in enhancing staff nurses’ knowledge regarding pressure sore prevention. Regular in-service education programs are recommended to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes.

Key words: Pressure sore prevention, structured teaching programme, Staff nurses, Knowledge, Hospital-based study.