A study to evaluate the effectiveness of educational intervention on knowledge regarding pressure sore among basic BSc nursing students at nursing college, BIMS, Belagavi

Abstract

Background of the study: A study, titled “A study to evaluate the effectiveness of educational intervention on knowledge regarding pressure sore among Basic BSc nursing students at nursing college, BIMS, Belagavi”, The poor blood flow to parts of body leads to ulcer at that areas. Immobility, unconscious, or unable to sense pain are the main reasons and has an effect on individual functions restricted to bed. It can lead to constant pressure. Pressure sores, an injury to the skin and underlying tissues occur as a result of direct unrelieved pressure of soft tissue against bones. It happens on areas of the skin that are under pressure from lying in bed, sitting in a wheelchair or wearing a cast for a prolonged time. A bedsore can become deep. It can extend into the muscle and bone. Once a bedsore develops, it is often very slow to heal. Depending on the severity of the bedsore, the person's physical condition, and the presence of other diseases (such as diabetes), bedsores can take days, months, or even years to heal. They may need surgery to help the healing process. Hence students play an important role in preventing pressure sores during clinical posting.Results: The results of major findings indicated that, in pretest Basic BSc nursing students had inadequate knowledge in various aspects of pressure sore and its prevention. Educational intervention was found to be a very effective method of providing information regarding pressure sore and its prevention. The mean post-test level of knowledge is significantly higher than the mean pre test knowledge scores “t”=P