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S.Vimala

ANGELIN ESTI .N

STAFF NURSE,

CHETTINAD SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL

AREA OF PROJECT : INTENSIVE CARE UNIT CHRI

DURATION OF THE STUDY : 03-07-2012 to 10-07-2012

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A study to assess the level of burn out among

the staff nurses working in intensive care unit in a selected tertiary hospital, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

NEED FOR THE STUDY

The rates of stress and burnout among nurses have been found to be higher than the rates among other healthcare professionals, with approximately 40% of hospital nurses are having burnout. Many studies have indicated that the prevalence of burnout is higher among nurses due to staffing inadequacy and schedule, lack of involvement in decision making, lack of support from nursing leadership and administration, interpersonal conflict (interactions with physicians and peers), and inadequate pay.

So the researcher found that it is relevant to conduct A study to assess the level of burn out among the staff nurses working in intensive care unit in a selected tertiary hospital, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

OBJECTIVES

• To assess the level of burn out among the staff nurses working in ICU.

HYPOTHESIS

H0 – There will be no significant relationship between burnout among the staff nurses working in ICU with the selected demographic variables

METHODOLOGY

Research design: non experimental research using descriptive approach.

Setting:

The study was conducted in the Chettinad Super Specialty Hospital, kanchepuram dist, Tamilnadu, Chennai.

Population: The population of the present study includes staff

nurses working in the Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute.

Sample:

The samples of the study are the nurses who were working at ICU in the Chettinad Super Specialty Hospital. kancheepuram dist, Tamilnadu Chennai.

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METHODOLOGY

CONT….Sampling techniqueA non-probability purposive sampling technique

Criteria for sample selection:Inclusion criteria: • Only staff nurses working in ICU.• Both male and female staffs included.• Staff who were willing to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria:• Staff nurses who were engaged in administrative work

like head nurse.

Description of the tool• Part 1 – Demographic Data

• Part 2 – Rating scale to rule out the burn out among the staff nurses working in ICU.

DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

The data has been analyzed and presented in this chapter under the following heading:

1. Description of demographic characteristics 2. Assessment of pre test level of knowledge of staff

nurses regarding Nursing care of patient with Central venous catheter.

3. Evaluate the effectiveness of self instructional module on nursing care of patient with Central venous catheter

4. Comparison of pre test and post test knowledge of staff nurses regarding the nursing care of patient with central venous catheter

5. Association of post test knowledge score with selected demographic Variables.

Fig 1 Shows the demographic variables of staff nurses

1.Age 2.Sex 3.Education 4.Yr of exp 5.Yr of exp in ICU 6.Attended any CNE 21-25 yrs -Male -Diploma -No exp -up to 2 Yrs -Yes 26-30 yrs -Female -B sc (N) -1-3 yrs -2-4 Yrs -No >30 yrs -Pc Bsc (N) -3-6 yrs -4-6 Yrs -M sc (N) ->6 Yrs ->6 Yrs

2. ASSESSMENT OF PRE TEST KNOWLEDGE ON NURSING CARE OF CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER

Fig 4 indicates that subjects had 48% inadequate knowledge and 52% moderate knowledge

in pre test scores

3. ASSESSMENT OF POST TEST KNOWLEDGE ON NURSING CARE OF CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER

FIG 4 indicates that subjects had 30% Moderate knowledge and 70% adequate knowledge in post test scores

4. COMPARISON OF PRE TEST AND POST TEST KNOWLEDGE ON CARE OF PATIENT WITH CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER.

SAMPLE MEAN MEAN

DIFFERENCE

STANDARD

DEVIATION

OF

DIFFERENCES

‘t’ VALUE

PRE

TEST

POST

TEST

STAFF

NURSES 9.80 16.58 6.78 2.324 20.63

P <0.05

Significant

5.ASSOCIATION OF THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE WITH SELECTED DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES.

There was no significant association between the post test level of knowledge and demographic variables of staff nurses except for educational qualification and years of experience in ICU at 5% level.

(P<0.05)

RECOMMENDATIONSBased on the findings of the study, following

recommendations are put forth. • The study can be done on a larger sample thereby

findings can be generalized.• A similar study can be conducted using other teaching

strategies like Structured teaching programme, video assisted teaching etc.

• A similar study can be conducted in terms of assessing practice of staff nurses.

• An experimental study can be undertaken with a control group.

LIMITATIONS

• The data collection period is one week• The samples are limited to 30.• The study is limited only for the staff nurses

working in ICU.

CONCLUSION

The study result shows that knowledge on nursing care of patient with central venous catheter among staff nurses was inadequate and moderately adequate. Self instructional module is one of the effective method in increasing the knowledge regarding nursing care of patient with central venous catheter among staff nurses. The findings of the study revealed a significantly increased in the post test knowledge scores after administration of self instructional module. The educational qualification and experience in ICU was significantly associated with knowledge regarding nursing care of patient with central venous catheter among staff nurses.

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