A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PLANNED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON INCUBATOR CARE AMONG NICU NURSES IN SELECTED HOSPITALS IN ALLAHABAD (U.P)

Authors

  • Peter Jasper Youtham Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University, Jabalpur, M.P. India

Abstract

In this study pre-experimental design was used with the sample size of 30 NICU staff nurses who were selected by Non- probability Purposive sampling technique. Structured questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge level of NICU staff nurses. The majority (63.33%) of the sample were in the age group of 20 – 29 years and least (3.33%) of the sample were in the age group of 50 years and above. Majority (90%) of the sample had completed general nursing and 3.33% of the sample had completed B.Sc. Nursing. Fifty percent of the samples were single and 50 percent of the samples were married. Majority (70%) of the sample had less than 1 year of experience and 6.67% of the sample had 3 – 6 years of experience in NICU. Highest percentage (46.67%) of the sample gained knowledge on incubator care from experience and 33.33% of the sample gained knowledge on incubator care during nursing course.

Author Biography

  • Peter Jasper Youtham, Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University, Jabalpur, M.P. India

    Ph.D. Nursing (Persuing)

    M.Sc. Nursing (Medical Surgical Nursing )

    Gold Medilist (86%)

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Published

2019-07-26