Effectiveness of Simulation-Based Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization Among First-Year BDS Students at Selected College of Dental Sciences in Chennai

Abstract

A study to assess the knowledge and practices related to Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC) strived to first-year BDS students from various colleges in Chennai. A quantitative method, utilizing a pre-experimental design, was employed in this study, which was carried out at selected institutions in Chennai. The study sample comprised 30 first-year BDS students, selected through purposive sampling. Data collection tools included a structured demographic questionnaire to gather background information, a semi-structured questionnaire designed to explore students' knowledge of PIVC, and a checklist for observation to evaluate their practical skills. The results showed a mean knowledge score of -3.066 with a standard deviation of 4.725. Statistical analysis revealed that there was a significant differencee in post-test knowledge (19(63.3%)) as compared to pre- test knowledge (4(13.3%), with a p-value of 0.05 (t = -3.496). The study concluded that the students had adequate knowledge and good practice after peripheral intravenous catheterization.