Effectiveness of Structure Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Treatment and Prevention of Sepsis in Post-Operative Patients among Staff Nurses in Selected Hospitals in Bangalore

Abstract Introduction: Severe sepsis and septicemic shock are the syndromes of overwhelming response of the body to severe infections. The incidence of sepsis is increasing and it is as high as the incidence of myocardial infarction. The occurrence of sepsis following surgery is a severe complication with a mortality rate of up to 30%. Less severe cases will require prolonged ICU treatment for organ failure. As primary care givers, nurses should involve in identifying, preventing, controlling and teaching the client about infection. In the present study data was collected on knowledge regarding treatment and prevention of sepsis in post-operative patients among staff nurses in selected hospitals in Bangalore. Methodology: In the methodology the investigator selected descriptive research approach. The study was conducted in selected hospitals at Bangalore. The populations were staff nurse. The investigator adopted non probability Purposive sampling sample technique, as a sampling technique. Sample size is100 staff nurse. Self-administered knowledge questionnaire for the data collection. Based on the statement of the study and the objectives, to assess the knowledge regarding treatment and prevention of sepsis in post-operative patients a descriptive research design was adopted for the present study. Data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: This study shows the level of knowledge regarding treatment and prevention of sepsis in post-operative patients among staff nurses, for pre-test level score is 50 (50.0%) were found poor knowledge, 50 (50.0%) were found average knowledge, and none were found excellent knowledge regarding treatment and prevention of sepsis in post-operative patients among staff nurses. For Post-test level score is 04 (04.0%) were found poor knowledge, 14 (14.0%) were found average knowledge, and 82 (82.0%) were found excellent knowledge regarding treatment and prevention of sepsis in post-operative patients among staff nurses. Hence the stated H1 is accepted. So there will be significant association between the levels of knowledge with selected demographic variables at 0.50 levels. Paired t Test Value is 28.76 df is 99, Hence calculated value is more than table value so null hypothesis is rejected and research hypothesis are accepted. The obtained chi square value shown that there was significant association between the levels of knowledge with demographic variables such as religion, educational status and working experience and other variables are not significant. Conclusion: The findings of this study support the need for conducting an awareness programme on treatment and prevention of sepsis in post-operative patients among staff nurses. The study proved that majority of the staff nurses had inadequate knowledge.