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METHODOLOGY
in the study. The research methodology includes research approach, research design,
the setting, the population, and sample criteria for sample selection, method of
sample selection, development and description of tool, validity, reliability, pre test,
pilot study, and procedure for data collection and plan for data analysis.
RESEARCH APPROACH:
research study. In view of the nature of the problem selected for the study and
of research that involves finding out how well a programme, practice, procedure or
effectiveness.
RESEARCH DESIGN:
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variables, their manipulation and control, observations to be made and types of
The research design selected for the present study is pre-experimental with
PRE-EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
In this, the pre-test was carried for assessing the knowledge of staff nurse
about ABG analysis and structured teaching was done, post-test was conducted after
the lapse of a week following pre-test. The design does not include any control
O1 X O2
2) X – STP.
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P TARGET POPULATION
H Staff nurses working in selected Hospitals of bhopal M.P .
A
S
E ACCESSIBLE POPULATION
Staff nurses working in Index Hospital Indore , M.P.
1
SAMPLING TECHNIQUE
Non-Probability Convenient Sampling Technique
SAMPLE SIZE
30 Staff nurses
P
H PREPARATION OF TOOLS AND DATA COLLECTION
A
S
E PRE-INTERVENTION: O1
Administration of structured knowledge questionnaire to assess
knowledge
2
INTERVENTION
Administration structured teaching programme
P
H POST-INTERVENTION: O2
A Administration Of Structured knowledge Questionnaire to
S assess knowledge
E
Reporting Thesis
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VARIABLES UNDER STUDY
Independent variable:
Dependent variables:
Demographic variables
variables.
The study was conducted in index medical college and hospital, Indore. The
b) Availability of samples
POPULATION:
Target populations for the study were staff nurses working in index medical
Polit and Hungler (1999) state that a sample consists of the subject of the
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selecting a portion of population to represent the entire population.
medical college and hospital. Purposive sampling technique was adopted to select
Inclusion criteria:
Staff nurses who have completed Diploma in nursing and midwifery (GNM )
and degree course BSc. Nursing.
Exclusion criteria:
Staff nurses who are engaged in administrative work such as ward sister,
The tool is a written device that a researcher uses to collect data (Polit and
Hunglar 1999).
Selection of tool:
exact and complete information from the subject. It was felt that questionnaire would
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encourage the subjects to give frank information and help in collecting the data from
literate subject.
Review of literature
Review of literature:
Preparation of blue print: The blue print of items pertains to the three domains of
Preparation of first draft of STP: A first draft of STP was developed keeping in
mind the objectives, criterion, checklists, and literature reviewed. The main factors
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Simplicity of the language
The initial draft of STP was given to seven experts along with the criterion
suggestions given by experts were accepted and ensured the clarity and the validity
of the tool.
The final draft of STP was prepared after incorporating the suggestions of
experts
Description of STP:
a) General objectives
b) Specific objectives
c) Introduction
e) References
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DESCRIPTION OF THE TOOL:
SECTION I:
SECTION II:
It consists of 30 items all of which were scored. The total scores was 30 and
each question contains four answers, out of four answer out of one correct answer was
application domain, where in all the items were agreed upon with the suggestion of
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considering expert suggestion and modification of the tool thereafter the final tool
consists of-
RELIABILITY OF TOOL:
In order to establish reliability of the tool the test retest method was used, the tool was
using the
Karl Pearson‟s correlation co-efficient formula, the calculated value of „r‟ was 0.80.
PILOT STUDY:
2) To find out the feasibility of conducting the final study and to determine
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The pilot study was conducted in Mayur Hospital Near Bangali Square Circle
conduct the study was obtained from Director of the Hospital (Annexure-A and B).
Ten subjects were selected by purposive sampling. The purpose of the study was
explained to each subject and written consent was obtained from them and assured
confidentiality. Pre-test was conducted followed by STP to subjects after a week post
test was conducted to same subjects and collected the data. Data analysis was done
using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the data revealed that this
After the pilot study the tool was found to be feasible, practicable and
acceptable. So on change was found to be necessary in the main study design after the
pilot study. No revisions were made for the major study which was conducted from
during the specified time for data collection. The pre-test was conducted and STP was
administered to subjects. Staff nurses were selected purposively. STP was conducted
using audio visual aids and lecture cum discussion method. Subjects were took active
participation in asking questions and seeking clarifications. The time taken for STP
was 45 minutes. Post test was conducted on same subjects six days after the
administration of STP, using the same tool as used for the pre-test.
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DATA ANALYSIS PLAN:
The data obtained were analysed in terms of the objectives of the study, using
descriptive and inferential statistics. The following plan of data analysis was
programme.
4. METHODOLOGY
in the study. The research methodology includes research approach, research design,
the setting, the population, and sample criteria for sample selection, method of
sample selection, development and description of tool, validity, reliability, pre test,
pilot study, and procedure for data collection and plan for data analysis.
research study. In view of the nature of the problem selected for the study and
of research that involves finding out how well a programme, practice, procedure or
effectiveness.
RESEARCH DESIGN:
22
variables, their manipulation and control, observations to be made and types of
The research design selected for the present study is pre-experimental with
PRE-EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
In this, the pre-test was carried for assessing the knowledge of staff nurse
about ABG analysis and structured teaching was done, post-test was conducted after
the lapse of a week following pre-test. The design does not include any control
O1 X O2
4) X – STP.
23
P TARGET POPULATION
H Staff nurses working in selected Hospitals of bhopal M.P .
A
S
E ACCESSIBLE POPULATION
Staff nurses working in Index Hospital Indore , M.P.
1
SAMPLING TECHNIQUE
Non-Probability Convenient Sampling Technique
SAMPLE SIZE
30 Staff nurses
P
H PREPARATION OF TOOLS AND DATA COLLECTION
A
S
E PRE-INTERVENTION: O1
Administration of structured knowledge questionnaire to assess
knowledge
2
INTERVENTION
Administration structured teaching programme
P
H POST-INTERVENTION: O2
A Administration Of Structured knowledge Questionnaire to
S assess knowledge
E
Reporting Thesis
24
VARIABLES UNDER STUDY
Independent variable:
Dependent variables:
Demographic variables
variables.
The study was conducted in index medical college and hospital, Indore. The
d) Availability of samples
POPULATION:
Target populations for the study were staff nurses working in index medical
Polit and Hungler (1999) state that a sample consists of the subject of the
25
selecting a portion of population to represent the entire population.
medical college and hospital. Purposive sampling technique was adopted to select
Inclusion criteria:
Staff nurses who have completed Diploma in nursing and midwifery (GNM )
and degree course BSc. Nursing.
Exclusion criteria:
Staff nurses who are engaged in administrative work such as ward sister,
The tool is a written device that a researcher uses to collect data (Polit and
Hunglar 1999).
Selection of tool:
exact and complete information from the subject. It was felt that questionnaire would
26
encourage the subjects to give frank information and help in collecting the data from
literate subject.
Review of literature
Review of literature:
Preparation of blue print: The blue print of items pertains to the three domains of
Preparation of first draft of STP: A first draft of STP was developed keeping in
mind the objectives, criterion, checklists, and literature reviewed. The main factors
27
Simplicity of the language
The initial draft of STP was given to seven experts along with the criterion
suggestions given by experts were accepted and ensured the clarity and the validity
of the tool.
The final draft of STP was prepared after incorporating the suggestions of
experts
Description of STP:
f) General objectives
g) Specific objectives
h) Introduction
j) References
28
DESCRIPTION OF THE TOOL:
SECTION I:
SECTION II:
It consists of 30 items all of which were scored. The total scores was 30 and
each question contains four answers, out of four answer out of one correct answer was
application domain, where in all the items were agreed upon with the suggestion of
29
considering expert suggestion and modification of the tool thereafter the final tool
consists of-
RELIABILITY OF TOOL:
In order to establish reliability of the tool the test retest method was used, the tool was
using the
Karl Pearson‟s correlation co-efficient formula, the calculated value of „r‟ was 0.80.
PILOT STUDY:
4) To find out the feasibility of conducting the final study and to determine
30
The pilot study was conducted in Mayur Hospital Near Bangali Square Circle
conduct the study was obtained from Director of the Hospital (Annexure-A and B).
Ten subjects were selected by purposive sampling. The purpose of the study was
explained to each subject and written consent was obtained from them and assured
confidentiality. Pre-test was conducted followed by STP to subjects after a week post
test was conducted to same subjects and collected the data. Data analysis was done
using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the data revealed that this
After the pilot study the tool was found to be feasible, practicable and
acceptable. So on change was found to be necessary in the main study design after the
pilot study. No revisions were made for the major study which was conducted from
during the specified time for data collection. The pre-test was conducted and STP was
administered to subjects. Staff nurses were selected purposively. STP was conducted
using audio visual aids and lecture cum discussion method. Subjects were took active
participation in asking questions and seeking clarifications. The time taken for STP
was 45 minutes. Post test was conducted on same subjects six days after the
administration of STP, using the same tool as used for the pre-test.
31
DATA ANALYSIS PLAN:
The data obtained were analysed in terms of the objectives of the study, using
descriptive and inferential statistics. The following plan of data analysis was identified
Mean, Standard deviation and mean percentage of knowledge score of staff nurses