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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme Regarding Tracheostomy Care on Knowledge of Staff Nurses in Selected Hospitals, at Bangalore

K Nagarathnamma

Abstract: Introduction: The impact of tracheostomy on the respiratory system includes thorough knowledge of respiration, methods of humidification, and also suctioning techniques. In addition to this a tracheostomy may impact on swallowing, communication, and body image. Tracheostomy care and management is more and more necessary in both the intensive care setting and the general wards. It is therefore more important that trained nurses are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, and support to meet the unique needs of each patient safely and competently. Thus, the nurse?s knowledge can influence the care and outcome of tracheostomy patients. Methodology: A pre - experimental design with one group pre - test post - test was used.30 registered staff nurses working in the Silicon city multi - specialty hospital Hoskote, Bangalore. Demographic data were collected, and on care of clients with tracheostomy within one month with the knowledge Scores. The study was conducted in 2 phases. The research approach used for the 1st phase was descriptive survey mainly by record analysis. In phase II an evaluative approach with one group pre - test and post - test pre - experimental design. The investigator used non - probability convenience sampling setting used for ITU, HDU, ICCU and Special Unit of selected hospital. Results: The findings of the study showed that the mean post - test knowledge score (27.47) in all the areas were higher than the mean pre - test knowledge score (17.67). The paired ?t? test (t = 26.39) analysis showed that post - test knowledge mean scores (27.47) was significantly higher than that of the pre - test mean (17.67) ?t? (29) = 2.04, 2.76, p < 0.05, 0.01The findings of modified gain suggested that the post - test mean score in all areas of knowledge were higher than the pre - test mean score. The data was computed using the paired ?t? test which showed that the research hypothesis was accepted, depicted that gain in knowledge on tracheostomy care and the staff nurses significantly gained knowledge on tracheostomy care. Hence it is concluded that structured teaching programme was effective in improving the knowledge of the staff nurse. Conclusion: The occurrence of tracheostomy patient is high in the selected hospital where the investigator conducted her study. Thus, the result indicate the need for good tracheostomy care to prevent the complication of tracheostomy. Tracheostomy suctioning is a very important nursing intervention in nursing practice. The nation has kept the goal to reduce the complication of tracheostomy patient. It will be only possible through good tracheostomy care. The staff nurses need to acquire special knowledge of tracheostomy care. The findings of the study in terms of its effectiveness may encourage the teachers and nursing staff to impart education in an effective way. Nursing education should emphasize on preparing prospective nurse to handle the tracheostomy patients and to impart health information and assist the community in developing their health potentials.

Keywords: Tracheostomy, Intensive care setting, Evaluative approach

Edition: Volume 14 Issue 1, January 2025

Pages: 252 - 256

DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR25104063720

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