Effectiveness of Simulator Based Training on Knowledge and Practice Regarding Neonatal Resuscitation Among the Student Nurses of Selected Nursing Colleges of Bhuj-Kutch, Gujarat

Abstract

Background: Reviving a baby from a state of asphyxia is called neonatal resuscitation. It is one of the only interventions for birth asphyxia. It is estimated that over 1.2 million African babies die within the first four weeks of their lives and many of them within the first 24 hours. Methodology: A Quantitative research approach with Quasi-experimental design on 60 nursing students of SKLP Nursing Institute using non randomized total enumerative sampling technique. Data collection was done using self-structured knowledge questionnaire and practice checklist. The collected data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics techniques. Results: Study results show that in pre-test knowledge score, 3.33% (2) of student nurses had adequate knowledge, 13.33% (8) of student nurses had moderately adequate knowledge, and whereas 83.33% (50) of student nurses had inadequate knowledge also good practice score 16.66% (10), Moderate practice score 46.66% (28), poor practice score 36.66% (22) among student nurses. Post-test knowledge score reveals that, 78.33% (47) of student nurses had adequate knowledge, 15% (9) of student nurses had moderately adequate knowledge.6.66% (4) of student nurses had inadequate knowledge. Post-test good practice score is 63.33% (38), moderate practice score is 23.33% (14), and poor practice score is 13.33% (8) for student nurses. The numerals show that most student nurses gained moderately adequate knowledge in post-test. The obtained "t" value of knowledge is 7.60 & practice is 4.30, which is statistically significant at 0.05 level of significant showing the effectiveness of simulator-based training regarding neonatal resuscitation among student nurses There is significant association of the pre-test knowledge and practice score with a demographic variable such as age, whereas, level of education, level clinical experience and gender are not significantly associated. Conclusion: The study culminates that the simulator-based training was effective in increasing knowledge & practice among the student nurses in selected colleges.