Gynecology & Obstetrics
Open Access

Abstract

Pre Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of the Demonstration Method Regarding Placental Examination among Staff Nurses

Sandeep Kaur

The placenta is fundamentally a foetal organ with a limited life span. By virtue of its structure, maturational features, and interface with maternal circulation and inner uterus, it can provide valuable diagnostic information about the existence of adverse uterine condition. The examination of placenta hold information related to fetal and maternal morbidity. The nurse must carefully examine the placenta and its membranes as soon as possible. The aim of present study was to assess the effectiveness of demonstration method regarding placental examination among staff nurses in order to improve their practice and skills regarding placental examination to prevent maternal and neonatal complications. Pre experimental research design was selected for the study and the study was conducted on 40 staff nurses who are working in selected maternity hospitals of Amritsar, Punjab. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the sample. Tool used in this study was socio demographic profile to assess the personal information of the subjects and observational checklist to assess the practice regarding placental Examination among staff nurses.

Published Date: 2022-08-23; Received Date: 2021-02-06