A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme for Nurses on Neurological Assessment of Children in Selected Hospitals, Bhilwara (Raj.)

Abstract

Introduction : Neurological assessment is the evaluation of the health status of a Child with a nervous system disorder or dysfunction. Methodology : Research Methodology-An Evaluatory approach with one group pre-test, post test design was used for the study. Sample: The sample consisted of 60 nurses. Sample Techniques: Convenient Sampling Technique. Data Collection & Analysis: After the pre-test a PTP was administered to the subjects and on the 7th day post-test was conducted with the same questionnaire. Results : The computed t-value of 20.79 was statistically significant (p < 0.05), indicating a substantial improvement following the intervention. Conclusions : The study intends to find out the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on neurological assessment, as a means to improve the knowledge of nurses regarding neurological assessment of Children.