A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Skill regarding Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation among the Staff Nurses Working in Era Hospital Lucknow

Sudden cardiac death is a major clinical problem, causing 300, 000 to 400, 000 deaths annually and 63 % of all cardiac deaths as per 2007-2008. Despite of the overall decrease in cardiovascular mortality, the proportion of cardiovascular death from sudden cardiac death has remained constant. Investigator believes that by broadening training and encouraging the public and the health care professionals specially the nurses to perform cardio pulmonary resuscitation can save thousands of lives. Health team members should be equipped with the skills of cardio pulmonary resuscitation not only to practice in the hospital setting, but act as a good Samaritan where ever required. Pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test research study was done among 30 staff nurses purpose was to improve nurses knowledge and skill regarding CPR. Data was collected using structured questionnaire and checklist. Tool was prepared by researcher. After 7 days of planned teaching programme post test was conducted. Result reveal that planned teaching programme was effective in improving knowledge and skill of nurses regarding CPR.