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International Journal of Practical Nursing

Volume  2, Issue 1, January - April 2014, Pages 11-14
 

Original Article

Knowledge on Hemodialysis among Staff Nurses

Triveni Rajappa, Renuka Chauhan, Sembian N.

*Professor, CMC, Ludhiana, ** Professor, CMC, Ludhiana and ***Asst. Professor, Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Nursing, Mullana.

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Abstract

The study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge of Hemodialysis among staff nurses. The study design adopted was non equivalent control, pretest –post test design. The demographic proforma were collected from the staff nurses by using structured knowledge questionnaire. Data obtained in these areas were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. A significant difference between pre test and post test knowledge was found (t 13.171p<0.001).The study findings showed that the structured teaching program was effective in improving knowledge of staff nurses regarding Hemodialysis. There was no significant association between the level of knowledge and demographic variables except the group in working area and inservice education. 

Keywords: Knowledge; Structured teaching program; Hemodialysis


Corresponding Author : Triveni Rajappa