Knowledge of staff nurses regarding management of patients with brain injury in a selected neuro centre, Bangalore: a pliot approach

Mrs. Isha M Aboobacker

Volume : VIII, Issue : VII, July - 2018

Knowledge of staff nurses regarding management of patients with brain injury in a selected neuro centre, Bangalore: a pliot approach

Mrs. Isha M Aboobacker

Abstract :

Traumatic ain injury (TBI) is a complex injury with a oad spectrum of symptoms and disabilities. TBI has been called a “silent epidemic.”It is essential for nursing personnel to have a clear picture of TBI for identification of early deterioration of patient condition and effective management to prevent inherent dangers. The present study aimed to assessthe level of knowledge of staff nurses regarding the management of patients with ain injury in a selected neurocentre, Bangalore. A non experimental descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The study was done in a selected neuro centre among 20 staff nurses, who met the inclusion criteria. Study samples were entrolled to the study by convenient sampling technique. The tools used in the study were demographic performa and structured interview schedule. The data were analysed by descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the study showed that70% of the staff nurses has average knowledge on management of patients with ain injury and the mean knowledge score was 8.8. It also revealed that there is no significant association between the level of knowledge of staff nurses regarding management of ain injury and demographic variables. Finally the study concluded, majority of the staff nurses were having average level of knowledge regarding management of patients with ain injury.