• Mr. Rohidas Dnyandeo Tanpure
• Mr. Swapnil Tambe

Background of study: In a recent study it was found that 80% of nurses had poor knowledge regarding ECG interpretations also revealed that ER nurses have a low competency level regarding ECG interpretations. The implications of nurses' poor knowledge and practices regarding ECG interpretation extend beyond individual competency to encompass patient safety and outcomes. Structured teaching programs tailored to enhance nurses' knowledge and practices regarding ECG interpretation are designed to address specific learning objectives, competencies, and performance outcomes. Objectives: 1.To assess the existing knowledge and practices of electrocardiogram among staff nurses working in critical care settings. 2. To evaluate effectiveness of structured teaching programme on level of knowledge and practices of ECG among staff nurse working in critical care settings. 3. To determine association between post-test level of knowledge and practices of ECG among staff nurses working in critical care settings with selected demographic variables. Material and methods: A pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test study design was used to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and practices of electrocardiogram among staff nurses working in critical care settings of Dr.Vittalrao Vikhe Patil Pravara Rural Hospital, Loni Bk. The sample consisted of 60 critical care setting staff nurses working in selected hospital. Sampling technique used for the current study was non probability convenient sampling. The level of knowledge is assessed by structured questionnaire regarding electrocardiogram lead placement and emergency abnormal electrocardiogram interpretations and the level of practice is assessed by using a standardised checklist of electrocardiogram procedure guidelines by the nurses. An interventional procedure of structured teaching programme regarding electrocardiogram lead placement and emergency abnormal electrocardiogram interpretations and electrocardiogram nursing procedure was provided to the critical care setting staff nurses. The results were analysed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Regarding level of knowledge in the pretest majority 72% had average knowledge, 25% had good knowledge and 3% had poor knowledge regarding electrocardiogram. As that of in the post-test majority 79% had good knowledge, 21% had average knowledge and no one had poor knowledge. The mean post-test knowledge score 21.96 ± 1.69 is greater than that of mean pretest score 18.68 ± 2.5. The mean difference between pretest and post-test is 3.28. The mean post-test practice score 22.01 ± 1.39 is greater than that of mean pretest score 19.1 ± 1.56. The mean difference between pretest and post-test is 2.9. The paired t test value for knowledge is 19.325 at 0.05 level of significance which is greater than that of tabulated t value while the paired t test value for practice is 23.657 at 0.05 level of significance which is greater than that of tabulated t value confirming that structured teaching programme was effective in improving knowledge and practices among critical setting staff nurses regarding electrocardiogram.

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"A Study to Assess The Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme On The Knowledge and Practices of Electrocardiogram Among Staff Nurses Working In Critical Care Settings Of Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Pravara Rural Hospital, Loni Bk.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no.d299-d306, December-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412336.pdf

"A Study to Assess The Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme On The Knowledge and Practices of Electrocardiogram Among Staff Nurses Working In Critical Care Settings Of Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Pravara Rural Hospital, Loni Bk.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no. ppd299-d306, December-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412336.pdf