The word “Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)” is used for a sleeping infant, who has apparently been quite well, is found unexpectedly dead. There are varied discussions throughout the world trying to find the possible reasons and preventive measures toward these sudden deaths. However, limited studies are undertaken regarding knowledge of mothers related to SIDS. The present study aimed at identifying the knowledge gaps present among the postnatal mothers toward SIDS and assess their practices that may influence SIDS among infants. The research design was a descriptive cross-sectional design and a 107 postnatal mothers were recruited focusing on the aim of the study through purposive sampling technique. A structured knowledge questionnaire and self-reported practice checklist was prepared and validated from experts.The findings of the study revealed that the majority of subjects 57 (53.3%) had good knowledge with a mean score of 9.34 ± 1.83 (maximum score-15). The mean practice score on prevention of SIDS among subjects was 13.76 ± 1.13 (maximum score-16). There was no significant correlation between knowledge and practice (r = −0.38, p = 0.7). However, significant association was seen between knowledge on prevention of SIDS and baseline variables such as education (p = 0.001), occupation (p = 0.001), place of residence (p = 0.001), and family income (p = 0.01). Moreover, there was a significant association between self-reported practice and age of mothers (p = 0.03).The study findings showed good knowledge level among majority of the mothers and executed good practice toward care of the infant. However, 30.8% of the mothers had average to poor level of knowledge, which is significant and needs attention.
Background: Communication has been the important tool in maintaining professional relationships among all healthcare professionals. Novice nurses face challenges based on communication probably due to difficulty in expressing patient problems in an organized manner or language difficulties.
Situation Background Assessment Recommendation (SBAR) technique is a structured concise format of communication which is known to help in remembering and effective conversations in health care settings. This form of structured communication is recommended in every health care setup worldwide.
Objective: The present study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of Situation Background Assessment Recommendation (SBAR) technique of communication among the final year nursing students and comparing the difference in communication between the two undergraduate nursing courses ie., Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing) and Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery (GNM Nursing)
Design and methods: Two groups pretest posttest design was used where 50 students (25 from each batch of final year BSC Nursing and GNM Nursing) were selected using simple random sampling technique. SBAR teaching was provided in three sessions of one hour each for three days.
Setting: The study was conducted at a selected College and School of Nursing at Mangalore, Karnataka.
Results: The participants had no prior exposure to SBAR technique of communication. Although 21 (42%) of total subjects had primary education in the form of English, the mean pretest scores of GNM Nursing and BSc Nursing students were 7.4±1.78 and 9.2±2.36 which improved significantly after training to 14.6±0.50 and 14.2±1.00 respectively. The improvement in communication using SBAR technique was significantly higher in both the groups with t value of 18.93 and mean difference of 6.1±2.28 (95% CI 5.45-6.75, p=0.001). Also the opinionnaire collected by the students revealed that SBAR is an effective tool of communication and they would use it effectively in their clinical setting.
Conclusion: This study proves that SBAR is an effective and prompt communication technique irrespective of any discipline of nursing education that can improve health care communications between all personnel, thus improving quality of care.
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