Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Booklet on Knowledge Regarding the Importance of Fluid Management in Burns Patients among 3rd year B.Sc. Nursing Students

Abstract

Burn injuries continue to cause morbidity and mortality internationally. Despite international collaborations and preventative measures, there are still many cases reported in high- and low-income countries.The treatment of these patients is often protracted and requires extensive resources. The adequate resuscitation of these patients coupled with meticulous wound care can have a huge impact on their outcome. Considering the scenario, the present study “A study to assess the effectiveness of self-instructional booklet on knowledge regarding the importance of fluid management in burns patients among 3rd year B.Sc. Nursing students in selected nursing colleges Bangalore” was selected to impart knowledge among 3rd year B.Sc. Nursing students. A quantitative research approach and a pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design was adopted for the study, Pender’s Health Promotion Model was used as a conceptual framework for the study. Non- Probability Purposive sampling technique was used to select the sample of 60, 3rd year B.Sc. Nursing students. The tool for data collection was validated by the experts and reliability was established through split half method by using Karl’s Pearson and Spearman Browns correlation formula. A structured knowledge questionnaire was used to collect the data from 3rd year B.Sc. Nursing students before and after administration of awareness package. The collected data was analyzed and interpreted as per objectives of the study by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study findings showed that, the mean difference between pre-test and post-test level knowledge was 10.43 with mean percentage difference of 34.7 and the obtained paired t- test value was 53.88. It was evident that the awareness package was significantly effective on improving the knowledge regarding the importance of fluid management in burns patients among 3rd year B.Sc. Nursing students. In aspect of association, there was a significant association between mean difference level of knowledge with age, gender, religion, educational background and clinical exposure. The study attempt used to assess the effectiveness of self-instructional booklet on knowledge regarding the importance of fluid management in burns patients among 3rd year B.Sc. Nursing students and found that the developed self-instructional booklet was effective in improving the knowledge of 3rd year B.Sc. Nursing students regarding the importance of fluid management in burns patients.