A Study on the Effectiveness of an Orientation Programme on Knowledge and Practice Regarding Management of Biomedical Waste among Student Nurses in a Tertiary Level Hospital of Eastern India
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Abstract: BMW (Biomedical waste means any waste generate during diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals or in research activities pertaining thereto or in the production or testing of the biologicals, including categories mentioned in schedule I of BMW management & handling Rules 1998. Health care wastes need to be properly segregated & treated and adequate knowledge, and practice amongst health care personnel is essential. As it is matter of concern that many diseases can occur due to improper management of BMW hence the current questionnaire based study was conducted as a pretesting procedure after which an orientation programmer was given then post test was conducted on 10th day. Information was collected on knowledge & practice & grey areas were identified amongst the student nurses in a tertiary level hospital in eastern India. The study results suggested that there was lack of adequate knowledge amongst the study participants on different aspects of BMW management.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Sikata Nanda, Dr. Rabi Narayan Dhar, Mrs. Sucharita Dash
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