• MISS.DAMINI ANIL MENDHE
• MR.Danappa Mededar

Cardiovascular diseases remain a major global health concern, largely influenced by modifiable lifestyle factors. Patient education plays a crucial role in promoting heart-healthy behaviors, especially among individuals already diagnosed with cardiac conditions. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a Self-Instructional Module (SIM) on knowledge regarding lifestyle modification for maintaining a healthy heart among cardiac patients admitted to a selected hospital in Nashik. A pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design was adopted, involving 60 cardiac patients selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire comprising 34 multiple-choice items related to general cardiac awareness, lifestyle modification, diet, exercise, and stress management. Reliability of the tool was established using the split-half method, yielding an internal consistency coefficient of 0.89. Ethical approval and informed consent were obtained prior to data collection. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed for data analysis. The findings revealed that 61.67% of participants had inadequate knowledge in the pre-test, whereas 86.67% demonstrated adequate knowledge in the post-test. A significant improvement was observed in all domains of knowledge, with the paired t-test indicating a statistically significant difference between pre- and post-test scores (p < 0.05). The results confirm that the SIM was effective in enhancing knowledge on lifestyle modification among cardiac patients.

Self-Instructional Module (SIM),Lifestyle Modification, Cardiac Patients, Healthy Heart; Knowledge; Patient Education

"“A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A SELF INSTRUCTIONAL MODULE ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION FOR MAINTAINING HEALTHY HEART AMONG CARDIAC PATIENTS IN SELECTED HOSPITAL AT NASHIK.”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 11, page no.d889-d901, November-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2511400.pdf

"“A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A SELF INSTRUCTIONAL MODULE ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION FOR MAINTAINING HEALTHY HEART AMONG CARDIAC PATIENTS IN SELECTED HOSPITAL AT NASHIK.”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 11, page no. ppd889-d901, November-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2511400.pdf