The effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation among student nurses.

Dr. (Mrs.) Parampal Kaur; Ms. Jasdeep Kaur; Ms. Loveleen

Volume : VI, Issue : VIII, August - 2017

The effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation among student nurses.

Dr. Mrs. Parampal Kaur, Ms. Jasdeep Kaur, Ms. Loveleen

Abstract :

Background: Cardiac arrest kills many people in the world. Major concern is the lack of awareness about CPR among health care professionals. The present study is conducted to improve the knowledge of student nurses regarding CPR through planned teaching program. Aim: Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching programme on knowledge regarding CPR among student nurses. Methodology: A pre–experimental one group pre–test post–test design was used. 40 student nurses were selected using consecutive sampling technique. The pre–test was evaluated by knowledge questionnaire. Post–test was conducted after 8 days of teaching. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: The findings revealed that mean value of pre–test was 17.1 with SD of 6.14 and post–test mean value was 25.6 with SD of 9.30. The calculated �t� value was 18.89 and it was statistically significant at p<0.05 level. There was significant increase in knowledge after teaching. Conclusion: The study concluded that planned teaching program was an effective tool in improving the knowledge regarding CPR.