International Journal of Geriatric Nursing
The Impact of a Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge About Managing Specific Physical Issues Among Seniors in Selected Old Age Homes in Bangalore
1Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Lowry Adventist Nursing College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Abstract
Background of the Study: The geriatric populations are suffering from different types of non- communicable diseases, like osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes, visual and hearing impairment among which osteoarthritis and visual impairment is considered as most prevalent in old age people. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the current knowledge levels of elderly individuals concerning the management of specific physical issues, evaluate the effectiveness of a structured teaching program on this knowledge by comparing mean scores from pre-tests and post-tests, and investigate the relationship between pre-test knowledge scores and selected socio-demographic factors. Methods: The research involved 60 elderly participants from chosen old age homes and utilized a quantitative pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test format. Participants were chosen using purposive sampling, and data were collected with a Structured Knowledge Questionnaire. A Planned Teaching Program (PTP) was subsequently conducted. Results: The results indicated that the average pre-test knowledge scores were 73.3%, reflecting an insufficient level of knowledge among the participants. Conversely, post-test scores demonstrated that 83.3% of the participants had attained adequate knowledge regarding the management of specific physical issues. Furthermore, a significant correlation was observed between certain socio-demographic variables and the mean pre-test knowledge scores of the elderly participants. Conclusion: The findings suggest that the structured teaching program effectively improved the knowledge of elderly participants concerning the management of selected physical problems.
Keywords: Planned Teaching Program, Physical problems, Elderly
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