A Study to Assess The Effectiveness of The Planned Teaching Programme To The Family Members on Knowledge Regarding Prevention and Management of Constipation In Geriatric Clients in Selected Community At Mangalore

Ms. Linu mol.; Mrs.Shambhavi.

Volume : III, Issue : XII, December - 2014

A Study to Assess The Effectiveness of The Planned Teaching Programme To The Family Members on Knowledge Regarding Prevention and Management of Constipation In Geriatric Clients in Selected Community At Mangalore

Ms. Linu Mol. , Mrs. Shambhavi.

Abstract :

Constipation is a common complaint among older people and a frequent concern for their health care providers. This study is to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programme to the family members on knowledge regarding prevention and management of constipation in geriatric clients in selected community at Mangalore.An evaluative approach with one group pre-test post-test design was used for the study. Using purposive sampling technique,60 family members of geriatric clients were selected and data was collected using demographic proforma and structured knowledge questionnaire.The results revealed that, inpre-test majority (100%) of the family members had inadequate knowledge on prevention and management of constipation.In post-test, majority (91.7%) of the family members of geriatric clients had adequate knowledge.The study concluded that planned teaching programme was an effective measure to improve the knowledge of the family members of the geriatric clients regarding prevention and management of constipation.