Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Care of Patients with Intercostal Drainage among Nurses

Introduction: Intercostal Drainage or chest tube drainage or under water seal drainage system [UWSDS] has a paramount importance in critical care environment. Staff nurses being the caregivers require wholesome knowledge regarding the management of patients with ICD. Appropriate chest drain management is required to maintain respiratory function and hemodynamic stability. Objective: This study attempts to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on care of patients with Intercostal drainage among staff nurses Methods: The study was conducted among 60 staff nurses working in Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital and Research Centre, Bangalore. The study involved one group pre-test and post-test using pre-experimental design in which convenient sampling method was used. Results: Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme and association of demographic variables with knowledge scores was observed. Among which there was significant association with one selected demographic variable, educational status with p value (< 0.05). On comparison of pre-test and post-test knowledge scores the mean% of pre-test knowledge score was 58.95% and 75.44% in post-test with (21%) enhancement scores. Conclusion: The challenges faced by staff nurses working in critical or emergency departments are enormous and they need to be updated. The study has enhanced the purpose by imparting knowledge regarding care of patients with Intercostal drainage