• Prashant Balasaheb Gaikwad
• Prajakta N. Adhav

Abstract: CPR is an essential part of medical care. They are usually the first responders when medical emergencies occur. The nature of the work of caregiver makes it necessary for them to be knowing with the essential early medical care skills. This study will help to improve knowledge and practices skills regarding hands only CPR among caregivers. Objectives- To assess effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and practice regarding hands only CPR among caregivers of cardiac patients at hospitals in selected areas. To assess the knowledge of hands only CPR among caregivers of cardiac patients at hospitals in selected areas. To assess the practice of hands only CPR among caregivers of cardiac patients at hospitals in selected areas. To assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding hands only CPR among caregivers of cardiac patients at hospitals in selected areas. To assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on practice of hands only CPR among caregivers of cardiac patients at hospitals in selected areas. To find association of study findings with selected demographic variables. Material and Methods-The research methodology adopted for the study was quantitative research approach. The investigator used pre-experimental, one group pretest-post- test group design. The findings of the study revealed that the structured teaching programme was effective on knowledge and practice regarding hands only CPR among caregivers of cardiac patients at hospitals in selected areas

Effectiveness-In this study, effectiveness refers to improvement in the knowledge and practice scores regarding hands only CPR. Hands only CPR-In this study hands only CPR is CPR without giving breaths, only chest compression given on manikin for training and practice of hands only CPR. Structured Teaching Programme-In this study it refers to systematically designed instruction and demonstration program to provide information regarding Hands only CPR to caregivers of cardiac patients.

"Effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and practice regarding hands only CPR among caregivers of cardiac patients at hospitals in selected areas.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no.i312-i318, March-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403841.pdf

"Effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and practice regarding hands only CPR among caregivers of cardiac patients at hospitals in selected areas.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no. ppi312-i318, March-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403841.pdf