Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Forensic Nursing among B.Sc. Nursing Students in Selected Nursing Colleges at Jaipur

Abstract

Introduction: In order to offer treatment for victims of trauma and violence while guaranteeing appropriate evidence gathering, forensic nursing is an emerging specialization that combines nursing science with forensic science. Nursing students in India still have little knowledge about forensic nursing, which emphasizes the necessity for educational initiatives.

Methodology: One hundred B.Sc. nursing students were chosen by convenient sampling from particular nursing colleges in Jaipur to participate in a pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design. Prior to and following the structured teaching program (STP), knowledge was evaluated using a structured knowledge questionnaire.

Results: The post-test mean knowledge score was 22.8 ± 2.6, a considerable increase over the pre-test mean of 12.4 ± 3.2. The efficiency of the instructional program was indicated by the estimated "t" value, which was statistically significant at p < 0.05.

Conclusion: The B.Sc. nursing students' understanding of forensic nursing improved as a result of the structured teaching method.

Keywords: Forensic Nursing, Structured Teaching Programme, Knowledge, Nursing Students, Jaipur