To Assess Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program on Knowledge and Skills of Staff Nurses with Regard to Use of Devices in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the study was to assess effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge and skills of staff nurses with regard to use of devices in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management.

Materials and Methods: Fifty staff nurses working in medical surgical ward with more than 6 months experience were selected using non probability convenient sampling technique. A self-reported questionnaire and observational checklist were used to collect data before and after planned teaching. Teaching was given for 20 min to staff nurses.

Results: Most of staff nurses were B.Sc. 76% (38), having experience of more than 2 years In pre-test 66% nurses were aware of problem faced by COPD patient, after planned teaching 100% gave correct response, only few nurses, 4% nurses were aware of various devices method of administration of these medicine using devices which was improved to 100% after teaching. Knowledge of staff nurses about prevention of throat deposition in inhaled medicines improved from a baseline as 2%–88%. Only few nurses, less than 5% nurses were having skills to use metered dose inhaled and nebulizer effectively in pre-test, where as 96% nurses were able to demonstrate dose administration using MDI and nebulizer correctly in post-test period. Calculated plus value for knowledge score b = 46.47 and for skill score was t = 99.44, both of which indicated that there was significant improvement in knowledge and skills of staff nurses after planned teaching programme.

Conclusion: The planned teaching is an effective method to improve knowledge skill of staff nurse. Correct knowledge and technique will help nurses to administer medicine effectively to the patient.