Effect of Web-based Learning on Content Knowledge and Practice Regarding Care of Patients with Tracheostomy among Second Year B.Sc. Nursing Students

Abstract

Introduction: Education is a process, which is to bring about desirable changes in the behavior of the learner in the form of acquisition of knowledge, proficiency in skill, and development on attitude.

Objectives: The objectives of the study were to assess effect of web-based learning on content knowledge and practice regarding care of patient with tracheostomy among 2nd year B.Sc nursing students.

Materials and Methods: Quantitative approach with quasi experimental design was used and samples were 2nd year B.Sc nursing students selected through non-probability convenient sampling. Data have collected from 97 2nd year B.Sc nursing students through structured questionnaire to assess knowledge, Likert scale to assess practice through OSPE. Pilot study followed by actual data collection was done and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results: Statistical analysis shows that mean difference in pre-test and post-test knowledge score was 6.84 in the experimental group whereas in control group it was 0.44. Wilcoxon signed-rank test indicates that the difference in the knowledge mean score of experimental group was statistically significant high than that of control group. Significant difference in the practice mean score of both the groups was 84.61 in experimental group and 44.17 in control group. A greater difference in mean score was observed in the experimental group. Considering opinion of the students 93.9% had a favorable opinion toward web-based learning whereas 6.12% of the students had an unfavorable opinion toward the same. Hence, web-based learning was more effective in improving knowledge and practice regarding care of patients with tracheostomy.

Discussion: Finding revealed that web-based learning is effective in improving knowledge and practice regarding care of patients with tracheostomy.

Conclusion: Web based learning is effective in improving knowledge & practice regarding care of nursing among second year B.Sc nursing students.