Efficacy of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge And Practice Regarding Endotracheal Suctioning Amongst Staff Nurses – A Quasi-Experimental Approach

Abstract

Tracheostomy is one of the very familiar procedures performed in patients with compromised airway function. Professional nurses are required to perform tracheostomy according to standard procedures to prevent complications and promote recovery. The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Structured Teaching Program (STP) on knowledge and practice related to tracheostomy in LHDM staff nurses. Dr.Prem General Hospital in Panipat, Haryana. This study used a pre-trial approach (one group before trial, design after trial) and the researcher selected 50 nursing staff from selected hospitals in Panipat, Haryana. Samples were selected using convenience sampling technique. The data collection tool was a structured knowledge questionnaire about endotracheal aspiration care that was used as the data collection tool. On day one, the researcher collects pre-test data, then a structured curriculum is introduced, and a post-test knowledge assessment is performed on the seventh day. Data analysis was performed with descriptive and inferential statistics such as chi-square analysis and “t” test. The results of the study demonstrated a significant increase in post-test knowledge after the management of the informational dataset. (p < 0.01). Practice was significantly improved after showing a PPT video related to tracheostomy (p < 0.001). No statistically significant association was found between pre-test knowledge and practice and certain sociodemographic variables. No significant correlation was found between knowledge and practice.