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Effectiveness of State-level Workshop on Nursing Ethics and Legalities Knowledge Among Nursing Officers at KIMS Hospital Bengaluru

  1. Veena V. Kempegowda Institute of Nursing
  2. V.T. Lakshmamma Kempegowda Institute of Nursing

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 nurses 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 officers 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 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 officers about the nursing ethics and legalities.

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