Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Department of MasterScience in Nursing, Rani Meyyammai College of Nursing, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India
Research Article
Effectiveness of Teaching Program on Knowledge and Practice of Patients
Undergoing Cataract Surgery
Author(s): Umadevi AK* and Sara B
Objective: To assess the knowledge and practice of patients undergoing cataract surgery before and after structured
teaching program at Rajah Muthiah Medical College and Hospital, Annamalai University, Chidambaram.
Materials and methods: Quantitative research approach and a quasi experimental research design were used to
accomplish the stated objectives. The investigator selected a sample of 30 patients undergoing cataract surgery using a
convenience sampling technique. The data were collected by interview schedule using a knowledge questionnaire and
observation check list. Teaching was given with appropriate A-V aid and instilling eye drops was demonstrated.
Result: Inferential and descriptive statistical analysis was performed by using SPSS-IBM 20. Results were calculated by
using p value<0.05. The .. View More»