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Nithya K. S.
INTRODUCTION Newborn period is a crucial period as far as a child’s growth and development is concerned. During this period the newborn has to undergo certain physical and physiological adaptation to make them enable to live outside the womb. Thermoregulation is one of the important aspect of these physiological adaptations which is poorly developed in the neonate. It is the responsibility of the care givers to facilitate thermoregulation immediately after the birth. METHOD In the present study, a quasi - experimental approach with one group pre test – post test design was used. Study was conducted among 30 staff nurses working in labour room and operation theatre of SUT Hospital, Pattom. Pre test was done to assess knowledge by administering a structured questionnaire. The skill in doing some selected practices related with neonatal thermoregulation was assessed by observing the practice of staff with the help of an observation check list. An instructional module was administ ered after pre test with content related to neonatal thermoregulation. Post test was done with the help of the same tool after two weeks. RESULTS The present study was intended to assess & improve the knowledge and practice of staff nurses regarding neonat al thermoregulation with the help of an instructional module. The mean score related to awareness regarding neonatal thermoregulation has improved from 13.67 to 21.30. The increase in mean score after the administration of module was found to be highly significant (t = 11.728, df = 29, P value = 0.000). The mean score related to practice regarding neonatal thermoregulation among staff nurses has increased from 7.43 to 9.90. The increase in mean score after the administration of module was found to be h ighly significant ( t = 9.409, df = 29, P value = 0.000). SUMMARY The findings of the study support that the instructional module significantly improves the knowledge and practice regarding neonatal thermoregulation among staff nurses. Hence it can be concluded that the instructional module was highly effective in increasing the knowledge and practice regarding neonatal thermoregulation among staff nurses.
Keywords: Neonatal thermoregulation, Clinical competence, Experimental study