Journal of Nursing Science & Practice

Effectiveness of State Level Workshop on Nursing Ethics and Legalities Knowledge among Nursing Officer’s at KIMS Hospital Bengaluru

  1. Veena V
  2. V.T. Lakshmamma

Abstract

Introduction: Over the past decade, nurses' roles have expanded, encompassing expertise, autonomy, and accountability from legal and ethical perspectives. Understanding healthcare legal aspects is crucial for high-quality practice, as nurse’s deal with human events like birth, death, and suffering. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of state level workshop on Nursing Ethics and Legalities knowledge among Nursing Officer’s at KIMS hospital Bengaluru. Method: The study utilized a quasi-experimental design with a single-group pre-test-post-test approach, employing non-probability purposive sampling to select 60 Nursing Officers. A structured knowledge questionnaire was employed as the assessment technique, and the research took place at KIMS hospital in Bengaluru. Results: The findings indicate that before the intervention, 70% of participants demonstrated insufficient knowledge, while 30% exhibited moderate knowledge; none had adequate knowledge. After the intervention, 80% of respondents displayed adequate knowledge, and 20% showed moderate knowledge in relation to legal aspects in nursing. The post-test mean knowledge score of 15.80±1.71 surpasses the pre-test mean knowledge score of 8.70±1.50, reflecting a significant difference of 7.10.Conclusion:The state level workshop increased the knowledge of Nursing Officer’s about the Nursing Ethics and Legalities.

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