Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research

Virendra Singh Choudhary ¹, Geeta Chaudhary ²

Affiliations
1 Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing, Dasmesh College of Nursing, Faridkot, IN
2 Dasmesh College of Nursing, Faridkot, IN

Abstract

Under normal circumstances, intrathoracic pressure is below atmospheric pressure. When this pressure changes because of excess air and/or fluid, the lungs may collapse. If this occurs, a chest tube is inserted into the intrapleural space. Pre-experimental single group pretest posttest design was used to assess the knowledge of 30 Staff nurses with non probability convenient sampling technique. Structured knowledge assessment questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge of Staff nurses and self instructional module was administered to improve knowledge of staff nurses regarding nursing management of patients with chest drainage. Findings of the present study indicated that there was increase in mean post test knowledge scores (23.0) as compared to mean pretest knowledge scores (13.20) of staff nurses regarding nursing management of patients with chest tube drainage which established effectiveness of Self instructional module. There was statistically significant association (p<0.05) of the post test knowledge scores of staff nurses with their selected socio demographic variables of Professional education only while there was no statistically significant association (p>0.05) of the post test knowledge scores with the other socio demographic variables.

Keywords

SIM, CNE.

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Virendra Singh Choudhary ¹, Geeta Chaudhary ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faridkot, IN
2 Department of OBG Nursing, Dasmesh College of Nursing, Faridkot, IN

Abstract

Objective - To determine the baseline level of knowledge level of awareness amongst a rural community about Diabetes mellitus (irrespective of type 1 or type 2), its risk factors and complications.

Methods - A cross sectional survey conducted at the community of village Sadiq, Faridkot, Punjab in March- April 2014. A structured questionnaire was used and 300 adults (age>18years) were assessed on their knowledge regarding awareness of Diabetes mellitus (DM), its risk factors and complications. All data was re-validated and analyzed.

Result - out of 300 adults subjected to the survey, only 46.66% (140) adults had any awareness of DM. adult with no regular exercise were 69.33% (208) and 73.33%(220) did not have healthy eating habits. Awareness of risk factor was present in 25.33% (76) while awareness about complication associated with the DM was 28.33% (85). Adult which reported as never going for regular checkup to any clinic or hospital were 70% (210). Family history of DM was statistically significant associated with awareness about DM (65%vs 32%, p<0.001), people who were in contact regularly with health care provider were more aware about diabetes and the associated risk factors than those who were not (70%vs 35%, p<0.001). Sex was not associated (p=0.28) with awareness about DM, nor was the education (p=0.46).

Conclusions - Majority of adults were unaware of DM itself and associated risk factor. Raising public awareness of the disease through outreach programmes and mass media should be planned and implemented.

Keywords

DM (Diabetes Mellitus).

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Geeta Chaudhary ¹, Virendra Singh Choudhary ²

Affiliations
1 Dept. of OBG Nursing, Dasmesh College of Nursing, Faridkot, IN
2 Dasmesh College of Nursing, Faridkot, IN

Abstract

This study was conducted in the inpatient setting of Department of Medicine in GGS Medical College Hospital, Faridkot (Pb) in November 2013. A high percentage of indwelling catheters at discharge had been observed. Our study aimed to ascertain whether these catheters were being placed for appropriate indications. Catheter placement is performed by nurses in the ward, therefore their knowledge of guidelines regarding indications, procedure, and documentation for catheterization and its complications was deemed to be a vital factor in determining the incidence of long-term catheter placement. A questionnaire was administered to carry out a cross-sectional survey of normal practice and opinion regarding long-term catheter placement.

This study revealed that 89.6% of total catheterizations (short term and long term) over the two-week study period were performed with complete documentation and for appropriate indications as per the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) guidelines. Indication for catheterization was not documented in 10.4% of cases.

Keywords

Catheter, Catheterization, Indications, DME (Department of Medicine), DSY (Department of Surgery), IDSA (Infectious Disease Society of America).

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