To assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module (SIM) on knowledge regarding negative pressure wound therapy among staff nurses of selected hospitals, Udaipur Rajasthan

Abstract

Aim: To assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module (SIM) on knowledge regarding negative pressure wound therapy among staff nurses of selected hospitals, Udaipur Rajasthan.

Objectives: 1.To assesses the knowledge of negative pressure wound therapy among staff nurses. 2. To evaluate the effectiveness of self-instructional module on negative pressure wound therapy 3.To find out the association between pre-test knowledge scores with selected demographical variables. Materials and methods: A pre-experimental one group pre-post test design was used. A standardized tool was used for data collection which was validated by the experts. The consisting of 120 staff nurses in selected hospitals at Udaipur by using purposive sampling technique method. The tool comprised by using structured questionnaire. The pre-test was conducted and the self-instructional module administered. The collected data were analyzed with descriptive statistics using frequency, percentage, mean and inferential analysis using “chi-square” test.

Results: The results revealed that the pre-test mean was 10.08 which increased to 22.08 in the post-test and there a significant association between the knowledge and demographic variables such as professional qualification and duration of the experience.

Conclusion: The study concludes that self-instructional module (SIM) was significantly effective in increasing the knowledge regarding negative pressure wound therapy among staff nurses.