Effectiveness Of Structured Teaching Program On Knowledge Regarding Selected Surgical Instruments Among Third Semester B.Sc Nursing Students In Selected Nursing Institutions : A Quasi Experimental Study.

Abstract

Introduction: A surgical instrument is a medical device used for performing specific actions or achieving desired effects during a surgery or operation, such as modifying biological tissue or providing access for viewing it. Over time, many kinds of surgical instruments and tools have been invented. Some are designed for general use in various surgeries, while others are meant for specific specialties or procedures. Surgical instruments enable surgeons to open soft tissue, remove bone, dissect, isolate lesions, and treat or remove abnormal structures.

Methodology: The study evaluated the knowledge of selected surgical instruments among third-semester B.Sc. Nursing students using a quasi-experimental one-group pre-test and post- test design. Study is conducted in selected nursing institutions, the study involved 60 students chosen through non-probability purposive sampling. A self-administered questionnaire consisting of demographic data and 30 knowledge-based questions was used for data collection.

Results: In the pre-test, 28 (46.67%) students had good knowledge, 26 (43.33%) had average knowledge, and 6 (10%) had poor knowledge. The mean score was 11.11±3.58. After the structured teaching program, post-test results showed 49 (81.67%) had good knowledge, 5 (8.33%) had very good knowledge, and 6 (10%) had excellent knowledge. The post-test mean score increased to 22±2.27. The calculated t-value (19.55) exceeded the tabulated value (2.00) at the 0.05 level of significance.

Conclusion: The study concluded that the structured teaching program significantly improved students’ knowledge regarding surgical instruments. The statistical results support the effectiveness of the intervention. Hence, the research hypothesis (H₁) was accepted, and the null hypothesis (H₀) was rejected.