A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Telepediatrics among Staff Nurses in Selected Hospitals in Tumkur, Karnataka
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Surgical Nursing - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Objective: To assess the knowledge of staff nurses regarding telepediatrics in selected hospitals in Tumkur Methods: In the present study a quantitative research approach was used to assess the knowledge regarding telepediatrics among staff nurses. The study is based on quantitative approach and used descriptive design. 60 samples are selected by non-probability convenient sampling technique. The tool was prepared and validated by experts in respective fields and there liability of tool was established, the tool consists of two parts. Pilot study was conducted in selected hospitals Tumkur from 04.11.2011 to 10.11.2011 from 8 am to 6 pm with the sample size of 6 subjects. The main study was conducted in selected hospitals in Tumkur city from 20th Novemberto 20th December2011 with the 60 samples. The data collection was ended, grouped, tabulated, and interpreted according to the objectives of the study. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. Results: The overall knowledge aspects 56 (93.33%) of staff nurses had inadequate knowledge, 4 (6.67%) had moderately adequate knowledge and none of the subjects had adequate knowledge regarding telepediatrics. The overall mean value of knowledge telepediatrics was 15.67; median was 16.00, and a standard deviation of 4.091. Conclusions: The changes in the system such as advances in telepediatrics and its applications posea great need for updating the knowledge of those who practice the profession. Initiatives should be made from both nurses and management to passout the new knowledge. Nurses should find more time from their work schedule to study regarding telepediatrics by managing the time properly. In-service education should be demanded attended if gets any such opportunities
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Vinu K. S.
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