Effectiveness of training module on knowledge and practice regarding newborn resuscitation and assessment among staff nurses at selected hospitals, Chennai, 2011.

A quasi experimental study to assess the effectiveness of training module on knowledge and practice regarding newborn resuscitation and assessment among staff nurses working at selected hospitals, Chennai. OBJECTIVES 1. To assess the post intervention level of knowledge and practice on newborn resuscitation and assessment among staff nurses in Group A and Group B. 8 2. To compare the post intervention level of knowledge and practice on newborn resuscitation and assessment between staff nurses in Group A and Group B. 3. To correlate the post intervention level of knowledge with practice on newborn resuscitation and assessment among staff nurses in Group A and Group B. 4. To associate the knowledge and practice scores on newborn resuscitation and assessment with selected demographic variables of staff nurses in Group A and Group B. ASSUMPTIONS 1. Staff nurses may have some knowledge and practice on newborn resuscitation and assessment. 2. Imparting information on newborn resuscitation and assessment may enhance level of knowledge and practice among staff nurses. 3. Adequate information regarding newborn resuscitation and assessment provided to the staff nurses may help to provide expertise care for newborn. 4. Providing information regarding newborn resuscitation and assessment may enhance the standards of nursing practice