Planned teaching programme improves knowledge about nosocomial infections among staff nurses in regional centre in Maharashtra

Abstract

Introduction: Nocosomial infections or hospital infections are increasing in developing countries. There is much need to improve knowledge of healthcare personnel. Objective: To assess nurse’s knowledge about nosocomial infection at regional centre in Maharashtra. Methodology: A descriptive study was carried out at regional centre in Maharashtra consisted of 30 nurses who were working as registered nurse in the hospital. The questionnaires was designed and constructed by the researcher according to review of literature and related study. The content validity of the instrument was established through penal of experts. Reliability of the Instrument was determined by a pilot study. Data was gathered by interview technique using the questionnaire format and data was analyzed by application of descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Results: The study found that there was significant increase in nurses' knowledge regarding nocosomial infections after planned teaching programme. Conclusion: The study concluded that the nurses have appropriate knowledge toward nosocomial infection; however, it can be improved through a proper teaching programme.