Our project, our experience and our results at December 31 st 2013
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Noncardiac surgery (NCS) is associated with a considerable risk of adverse cardiac events among individuals with coronary artery or aortic valve disease
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Central Venous Catheter Usage
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Informatics has been identified as one of the core competencies for nurses at all levels of practice. Nurses and computer documentation of patients with chronic kidney disease can significantly improve the quality of patient care and treatment. Healthy kidneys regulate the body’s levels of water and mineral and removes waste. I would find the most relevant information through searching the database on issues topicing or having a relationship with dialysis access. I would use search for words such as “dialysis access”, “problems with central venous catheters”, and “femoral venous access”. I would also trace illustrations in books and journals that touch on central venous catheters highlighting femoral access. The kidneys also secrete certain products that are important in metabolism. People with failed or damaged kidneys may have difficulty eliminating waste and unwanted water from the blood. (Fresenius, 2006). The cause might be a chronic, or long-term condition, or an acute problem, such as an injury or a short-term illness that affects the kidneys. Dialysis is an artificial way of carrying out this process. Dialysis substitutes the natural work of the kidneys. It is also known as renal replacement therapy (RRT).
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The use of invasive monitoring technologies and aggressive hemodynamic resuscitation protocols has increased. Therefore, the ability to gain rapid and accurate vascular access has become a skill that is imperative for critical and emergency care physicians to possess. The predictable anatomic locations of the dialysis central venous catheter are the internal jugular, subclavian, and femoral vein. In the last ten years, tunneled central venous catheters (CVCs) have been increasingly utilized in chronic hemodialysis patients, sometimes in the place of fistulas. They have gained popularity for their unquestioned advantages, such as the possibility for immediate use. However, several problems have emerged following their diffusion. Infections, thrombosis and dysfunctions are the most important catheter-related complications. Infections may occur with and without symptoms of systemic illness. Early diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic tre ...
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PROFORMA FOR REGISTRATION OF SUBJECTS FOR
DISSERTATION
DISSERTATION PROPOSAL
TOPIC: - “A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFCEIVENESS OF STRUCTURED
TEACHING PROGRAMME REGARDING KNOWLEDGE ON EARLY CORONARY
ANGIOGRAPHY AND ITS BENEFIITS IN PREVENTING THE CARDIAC
2. 2
COMPLICATIONS AMONG CARDIAC PATIENTS AT SELECTED HOSPITALS
TUMKUR”.
SUBMITTED BY
MR. SAJESH STEPHEN GEORGE
Ist YEAR MSc NURSING, (2011-12)
MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING,
SHRIDEVI COLLEGE OF NURSING,
TUMKUR - 572106
RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
BANGALORE, KARNATAKA.
ANNEXURE-II
SYNOPSIS PROFORMA FOR REGISTRATION OF SUBJECTS FOR
DESSERTATION
1 NAME OF THE CANDIDATE
AND ADDRESS
MR. SAJESH STEPHEN GEORGE
SHRIDEVI COLLEGE OF NURSING,
SIRA ROAD,
3. 3
6. BRIEF RESUME OF THE INTENTED WORK
INTRODUCTION
“Early Coronary Angiography Improves Long-Term Survival in cardiac
disease ” - American Heart Foundation
TUMKUR. - 572106
2 NAME OF THE INSTITUTE SHRIDEVI COLLEGE OF
NURSING,TUMKUR
3 COURSE OF STUDY AND
SUBJECT
Ist YEAR MSc NURSING
MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING
4 DATE OF ADMISSION TO
COURSE
01/07/2011
5 TITLE OF THE TOPIC “A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFCEIVENESS
OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME
REGARDING KNOWLEDGE ON EARLY
CORONARY ANGIOGRAPHY AND ITS BENEFIITS
IN PREVENTING THE CARDIAC
COMPLICATIONS AMONG CARDIAC PATIENTS
AT SELECTED HOSPITALS TUMKUR”.
4. 4
Today’s world is facing coronary artery disease as a leading cause for the mortality and
morbidity in the present era, both in developed and developing countries. In India great strides
have been made in the preceding decades in the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery
disease, including resort to high tech solutions for the prevention of coronary artery diseases.
Today more and more stress is laid on the preventive aspects of the coronary artery diseases
and its complications since there is a high prevalence of coronary artery disease and other
cardiac disorders among the population12.
World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that, “approximately 50 million death
occur throughout the world every year with almost 80 % of these (40 million) occurring in
developing countries due to cardiovascular disease”. It has been estimated that approximately
one quarter of all deaths in developing countries and half of all deaths are due to cardiovascular
diseases. Among cardiovascular disease s Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is the leading
disease causing high mortality and morbidity. WHO report stated that coronary disease
accounted for more than 8 million deaths worldwide. In industrialized countries CAD is
responsible for 1/3 rd total deaths.3
Early diagnosis and risk stratifying of patients at the onset of clinical disease has become
extremely important in the present scenario. The major risk factors responsible for the
development of cardiac diseases are high level blood lipids, smoking, hypertension, obesity
and sedentary life styles. These have been directly related to increased mortality among post
myocardial infarction patients. Coronary angiography is defined as the radiographic
visualization of the coronary vessels after injection of radiopaque contrast media. It is most
commonly performed with specialized intravascular catheters. The procedure is usually
included as part of cardiac catheterization, which may also involve angiography of other
vascular structures, such as the aorta and left ventricle.10
5. 5
The purpose of coronary angiography is to define the coronary anatomy and the degree of
luminal obstruction of the coronary arteries. It is most commonly used to determine the
presence and extent of obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) and to assess the feasibility
and appropriateness of various forms of therapy, such as revascularization by percutaneous or
surgical interventions. It is also used when the diagnosis of coronary disease is uncertain and
coronary disease cannot be reasonably excluded by noninvasive techniques25.
The risk of major complications is <2%, but factors such as the stability of the patient's
condition, the presence of shock, acute renal insufficiency, and cardiomyopathy significantly
increase risk. A number of relative contraindications to the procedure have been reported. Of
these, preexisting renal failure, particularly in a patient with diabetes, and a history of prior
anaphylactic reaction to contrast medium require special attention before coronary angiography
to reduce the risk of subsequent complications.25
Cardiac catheterization was performed in >1 000 000 patients in 1993, making it the second
most frequent in-hospital operative procedure performed in the United States. Approximately
48% of all catheterizations are performed in patient’s ≥65 years. The use of catheterization
continues to grow. Given the predicted growth in population and aging of the population, it is
possible that by 2010. About 3 000 000 procedures will be performed annually in the United
States. The striking variations in use of coronary angiography in the United States have led to
concerns about its appropriateness. A number of studies have evaluated this issue, and the
results suggest that the incidence of inappropriate use of coronary angiography is relatively
low, ranging from 4% to 18%.10
The task force of American Heart Association has recommended angiography as the definite
tool in early detection of coronary artery disease for selected patients. American college of
6. 6
cardiology (1999) emphasized the need for educational approach for the prevention and early
diagnostic evaluation of coronary artery disease.
Coronary Angiography is a diagnostic procedure used in the evaluation of patients suspected
with Coronary Artery Disease or valvular diseases. Nearly after 50 years after invention of
coronary Angiography is still considered as the “gold standard procedure” for the defining
the coronary anatomy and to visualize atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. Performing
coronary angiography after cardiac symptoms can be useful in obtaining prognostic
information as well as details of the coronary anatomy and there by helps to treat the
underlying cause.22
The last few decades have seen an advancement of research in the methods of diagnosing and
treating and controlling the coronary artery disease. In 1929 Werner Forssmann exposed a vein
in his left arm and introduced a ureteric catheter and advanced it under the fluoroscope and
placed in to the right atrium. Credits must be given to Cournand and ranges (1941) and
Richard (1945) who carried out a series of original investigations into right side of the heart
and pulmonary artery in human heart. Further development of various cardiac and coronary
procedures came rapidly, in 1959 selective coronary arteriography was reported as an excellent
technique and it was modified into percutaneous approach by rickets and Abram in 1962 &
1967.23
Patients with coronary artery disease have a lot of scope for secondary prevention and risk
mitigation if the prognosis is early detected by early coronary angiography. This is successful
in bringing about positive effects like improvement in lifestyle, and compliance with the
treatment regimen. Nurses have an important role in helping the people affected with cardiac
diseases in educating and equipping them to undergo coronary angiography with the necessary
information regarding benefits of coronary angiography in early detection of coronary artery
disease.
6.1 NEED FOR THE STUDY
7. 7
In 21 st century, coronary artery disease is emerged as a new epidemic affecting Indians at a
relatively younger age with severe and diffuse forms of lesions. Today the concept of coronary
artery disease is a challenge of many research centers at worldwide.
Among Indians the risk of coronary artery disease is 3-4 times higher than white Americans, 6-
times higher than Chinese, and 20 – times higher than Japanese. According to Current Science
(2006) Indians are prone as a community to coronary artery disease at a much younger age.
This is a premature Coronary Artery Disease which is occurring before the age of 55 years in
men and 65 years in women. Indians are facing this disease before 40 years of age and showing
the higher incidence of hospitalization due to chest pain and other cardiac symptoms.3
Coronary angiography is a unique physiological and psychological experience for the patient.
Each patient will be having their own conception about the procedure. And some of them will
be having negative aspects because of fear of death. The nurse who knows and understand the
step involved in the procedure should instruct the patients with adequate information so as to
prevent or minimize the complication and adverse effects of the procedure. The nurse need to
equip the patient with adequate knowledge regarding the usefulness of the early coronary
angiography in early detection of coronary artery disease there by promoting patients to utilize
the best medical cardiac services available. This increased availability of cardiac services may
promote the use of procedure irrespective of clinical indications.16
Education programme for the cardiac patients is an essential for the implementation of quality
cardiac services. Hence the effectiveness of the coronary angiography is totally depends upon
the patient motivation to have a healthy heart.17
Rakel (1992) commented that, patient teaching has always been important component in
minimize the risk and complications. 13
8. 8
Kendali and Rice (1994) conducted a study in heart institute at Canada with 30 patients
undergoing invasive procedure of coronary angiography to determine the knowledge and
patients anxiety level related to the coronary angiography. The study indicated that the primary
information given before the procedure can reduce the anxiety and stress. The patient were
very much confident had good communication with the interventional cardiologist and
experienced less pain during the procedure.15
Sutherland emphasized about health care instructions to the cardiac patients through health
education book. Written materials seemed to be more effective than other form of health
education. Well informed and educated patients were more likely to adjust to hospitalization ,
cope up with stressful procedure , experienced less pain and had minimal complication as well
as recover quickly from the surgery.14
Through the review of literature and personal experience with the cardiac cases the researcher
realized the deficiency of knowledge among the population and the need of an educational
programme for the patient undergoing cardiac procedure especially the invasive procedure like
coronary angiography. The present day the individuals wants to know , why , what , how ,
about the procedure that he has to undergo especially when it is concerned with very important
vital organ like heart.
By having the knowledge regarding the needs and importance of educating the patients, the
investigator felt the urge of providing a structured teaching programme regarding coronary
angiography and its benefits in preventing the cardiac complication for the patients who are
having cardiac diseases.
6.2 REVIEW OF LITERATURE
The purpose of review of literature is to obtain comprehensive knowledge base and in
department of information from previous studies.
9. 9
In this study the literature reviewed is presented under the following headings
Literature related to prevalence of coronary artery disease ( CAD)
Literature related to benefits of early coronary angiography
Literature related to effectiveness of educative materials on coronary angiography.
Literature relatedto prevalence of coronaryartery disease ( CAD)
Kain, et al conducted an epidemiological study on 300 migrant south Asians at university of
vascular medicine in United Kingdom. The samples were selected by convenient sampling
method; the study revealed that, coronary artery disease is the most important risk factor for
cardiovascular disease both in urban and rural areas. The average age for the onset of
myocardial infarction is 50.2. The study also demonstrated that, silent coronary artery
disease was present in 57% males and 79% females.1
Bahl, Prabhakaran and karthikeyan conducted a cross-sectional study in cardiothoracic
centre at All India Institute Of medical science, New Delhi with samples of 1000 cardiac
patient selected by purposive sampling technique. The findings of the revealed that, the
prevalence of coronary artery disease is 7 times more in immigrant Indians as compared to
Chinese. The study also estimated the global burden of cardiovascular disease to rise by
103% in men and 90% in women from 1985 to 2015.2
American Heart Association and WHO (2000) reported that, India is on threshold of an
epidemic of cardio vascular disease. It accounts to approximately 17% of world’s mortality
due to cardiovascular death. Nearly 457 of every 1, 00, 000 deaths in India would occur due
to cardiovascular disease in a year. It is expected that, about 534 for every 1, 00,000 deaths
would be occur by the year 2015.3
Literature relatedto benefits of early coronaryangiography
10. 10
Dr. Udo Hoffmann conducted a study to determine the usefulness of coronary
computed tomography angiography (CTA) in patients with acute chest pain. The
researcher used an observational cohort study in chest pain patients with normal initial
troponin and non ischemic electrocardiogram. A 64-slice coronary CTA was performed
before admission to detect coronary plaque and stenosis (>50% luminal narrowing).
Results were not disclosed. End points were acute coronary syndrome (ACS) during
index hospitalization and major adverse cardiac events during 6-month follow-up. The
study found that , Fifty percent of patients with acute chest pain and low to intermediate
likelihood of ACS were free of CAD by computed tomography and had no ACS. Given
the large number of such patients, early coronary CTA may significantly improve
patient management in the emergency department.4
Varghese conducted need based study on 892 patients with the symptoms of unstable angina
and underwent early coronary angiography at Mayo- Clinic, Mount Sinai Medical centre in
New York. A total of 2264 patients with symptoms consistent with unstable angina were
identified with a mean duration of follow-up of 6 years; 892 underwent early angiography.
Early angiography patients were younger; less likely to have heart failure; more likely to be
male, hypercholesterolemia, and smokers; had prior coronary revascularization; and had a
myocardial infarction at the index presentation. After baseline differences were controlled,
early angiography was associated with a reduction in all-cause long-term mortality The
study results revealed that, early coronary angiography in the patients with unstable angina
is associated with a reduction in all causes of mortality, particularly in the intermediate and
high risk patients.5
Natarajan conducted a prospective study to determine the risks of awiting coronary
angiography at regional centre in Hamilton Ontario. A computerised prospective central
waiting list was developed at regional centre consists of 8030 consecutive patients who
11. 11
referred for coronary angiography. Major cardiac outcomes like death, myocardial infarction
and congestive cardiac failure were documented during waiting list for coronary
angiography. The findings were most of the referral of primary symptoms of coronary artery
disease. The median waiting time was ranges fr4om 6 days to 60 days. The study revealed
that, out of 8030 patients who were on waiting list, 32 patients had myocardial infarction and
50 patients died and 41 patients developed congestive cardiac failure. The study concluded
that, awaiting cardiac angiography might experience major cardiac adverse events such as
death, myocardial infarction and congestive cardiac failure.6
Lane and Carroll stated that, psychological stress has been implicated among the patients
at the onset and progression of coronary artery disease and also found the effect of early
coronary angiography in reducing the stress and anxiety. The study also commented that,
depression and anxiety were the independent risk factors of mortality in cardiac patients. It
was critical that, clinical levels of distress should be identified both in hospital and after
discharge to target patients who required having coronary angiography and specific
psychological intervention. This included in modifying the risk factors, compliance with
medicine regimen based on angiography result and attendance of educational programme
which in turn the cardiac morbidity and mortality.7
Murray, Farrel and Huston conducted a qualitative study at Ottawa Heart Institute Canada
to identify the needs and experience of the women’s with coronary artery disease. The study
included 500 women aged between 35 to 55 and selected by simple random sampling
method. The study found that, all women had difficulties in recognising their symptoms of
heart disease and 35% reported that initially they were misdiagnosed to have gastro enteritis.
But after undergoing coronary angiography revealed that, the women had coronary artery
disease. The study finding emphasized the development of more effective information on
coronary angiography and its needs in early identification of cardiac disease.8
12. 12
Literature relatedto effectivenessofeducative materials on coronary
angiography.
Matta conducted a survey at Escort Heart institute and research Centre –Delhi to assess the
need of educational programme for cardiac patients. The study included 500 cardiac patients
with whom the survey was conducted. The study found that, majority 72% of cardiac
patients said that they wanted to participate with their physician in decision making about
the treatment regimen and the health care. Findings of the study also revealed that, patients
were most likely to follow the suggestion related to altering lifestyle, related to risk factors
and about coronary angiography and angioplasty. When the message was conveyed by the
personal physician. But it is factual that detailed explanation was not given regarding health
matters unless specifically asked, which make the patients lack of information about cardiac
services available and about their own health aspects. 9
Elizabeth studied the role of nurses in educating the cardiac patients using an exploratory
approach. A purposive sampling technique was adopted, a sample consists of 1500 staff
nurses and the instrument used was a structured knowledge questionnaire. The findings of
the study revealed that, majority (60 %) of nurses gave priority on patient teaching about the
causes, risk factors, symptoms, early diagnosis and management of cardiac diseases and rest
(40%) nurses gave supportive educational care. The study showed that structured teaching
and the use of specific written guidelines on cardiac diseases for teaching is more effective
than unstructured educational programme. The study also revealed that, use of Audio –
Visual and written aids enhance learning. 10
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
“A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFCEIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING
PROGRAMME REGARDING KNOWLEDGE ON EARLY CORONARY ANGIOGRAPHY AND
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ITS BENEFIITS IN PREVENTING THE CARDIAC COMPLICATIONS AMONG CARDIAC
PATIENTS AT SELECTED HOSPITALS TUMKUR”.
6.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
1. To assess the knowledge of Cardiac Patients regarding coronary Angiography and its
benefits in preventing the cardiac complications at selected hospitals Tumkur.
2. To develop a Structured Teaching Programme on coronary Angiography and its
benefits in preventing the cardiac complications.
3. To assess the knowledge of cardiac Patients regarding coronary Angiography and its
benefits in preventing the cardiac complications after structured teaching programme.
4. To compare the knowledge of Cardiac Patients about coronary Angiography and its
benefits in preventing the cardiac complications before and after structured teaching
programme.
5. To find out the association between the pre test knowledge score with the selected
demographic variables of the cardiac patients.
6.4 OPERATIONALDEFINITIONS
Evaluate: refers to determine the knowledge gained regarding coronary
Angiography and its benefits in preventing the cardiac complications, after
structured teaching programme.
Effectiveness: Refers to significant gain in knowledge as determined by
significant difference in pre and posttest knowledge scores of cardiac patients .
Structured Teaching Programme (STP): In this study STP means a well
prepared teaching programme designed to provide information regarding coronary
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Angiography and its benefits in preventing the cardiac complications to the
cardiac patients.
Knowledge: is defined as the correct responses of Cardiac Patients to the items in
the self-structured interview regarding coronary Angiography and its benefits in
preventing the cardiac complications.
Cardiac patients: refers to the individuals who are seeking medical advice for
cardiac diseases like Hypertension, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction,
angina and valvular diseases.
Early Coronary angiography: it refers to one of the invasive diagnostic
procedure carried out in cardiac catheterization lab to visualize the coronary
arteries for the presence of an atherosclerotic plaque immediately when patient
experience chest pain.
Cardiac complications: it refers diseases like myocardial infarction. Heart blocks
, congestive cardiac failure , cardiac arrest and other cardiac diseases which are
resulting due to improper treatment of early coronary artery diseases
6.5 HYPOTHESIS
H1: There is significant difference between the pre and posttest knowledge
scores of the Cardiac Patients regarding coronary Angiography and its
benefits in preventing the cardiac complications
H2: There is a significant association between the pre -test knowledge scores
of the Cardiac Patients and the selected demographic variables.
6.6 ASSUMPTIONS
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The Cardiac Patients may have minimal knowledge regarding coronary
Angiography and its benefits in preventing the cardiac complications.
STP provides an opportunity for learning and better understanding
regarding coronary Angiography and its benefits in preventing the cardiac
complications.
6.7 DELIMITATIONS
The study is limited to the Cardiac Patients who
Are visiting and admitted at selected hospitals at Tumkur.
Will be present during the period of data collection
Are willing to participate in the study.
The sample size is limited to 50 Cardiac Patients who are at selected
Hospital.
patients who are having cardiac symptoms and medically diagnosed as
cardiac patients
6.8 PILOT STUDY
The pilot study will be conducted with 5 Cardiac Patients and who will be excluded in the main
study. The purpose of pilot study is to find out the feasibility of conducting study and design on
plan of statistical analysis. The finding s of the pilot study samples will not be included in main
study.
6.9 VARIABLES
Research variables are the concepts of various levels of abstractions that are entered
manipulated and collected in a study.
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Dependent variable: Knowledge regarding coronary Angiography and its
benefits in preventing the cardiac complications
Independent variables: Structured Teaching Programme on coronary angiography
and its benefits in preventing the cardiac complications
Demographic Variables: Age, Gender, education qualification , occupation ,
family income, food habits , history of cardiac illness, sources of information
regarding cardiac illness.
7. MATERIALS AND METHOD
This study is designed to assess the effectiveness of STP on knowledge regarding coronary
angiography and its benefits in preventing the cardiac complications.
7.1 SOURCES OF DATA
The data will be collected from Cardiac Patients who are seeking medical cardiac services at
selected hospitals Tumkur.
7.1.1 RESEARCHDESIGN
The design is selected for the present study is quasi-experimental design in which one group
pre and posttest design without control group.
7.1.2 RESEARCHAPPROACH
An evaluative research approach will be used for the present study.
7.1.3 RESEARCHSETTINGS
The study will be conducted at selected hospitals Tumkur where the cardiac patients are
getting cardiac services.
7.1.4 POPULATION
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The populations for the study are the Cardiac Patients who are having cardiac symptoms and
medically diagnosed as cardiac patients seeking cardiac services either by admitting or by
visiting at the selected hospitals Tumkur.
7.2 METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION
The data collection procedure will be carried for a period of 3 weeks. The study will be
conducted after obtaining permission from the concerned authorities and informed consent from
the samples.
The data will be collected in three phases.
PHASE I: - A pre test will be administered to Cardiac Patients at selected hospitals,
Tumkur using a structured questionnaire to assess their knowledge regarding coronary
angiography and its benefits in preventing the cardiac complications.
PHASE II: - A structure teaching programme on coronary angiography and its benefits in
preventing the cardiac complications will be conducted for about 45 minutes on the same
day immediately after pre test.
PHASE III: - After an interval of 7 days a post test will be conducted for the sample
using structured questionnaire for evaluating the effectiveness of STP.
7.2.1 SAMPLING PROCEDURE
Convenient sampling technique will be selected for the present study.
7.2.2 SAMPLE SIZE
The sample comprised of 50 Cardiac Patients seeking cardiac services at selected hospitals and
who will be available during the data collection.
CRITERIAFOR SAMPLE COLLECTION
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7.2.3 INCLUSION CRITERIA
The cardiac patients
Who are visiting and seeking cardiac services on outpatient department basis
(OPD) at selected hospitals.
Who are having cardiac disease and are admitted for the treatment at selected
hospitals.
Who are present during data collection.
Cardiac Patients who are willing to participate in the study .
7.2.4 EXCLUSION CRITERIA
Non cardiac patients who are visiting or admitted in the selected hospitals.
Critically ill cardiac patients.
7.2.5 TOOLS FOR DATA COLLECTION
The types of tools will be used for the study are
SECTION A: - A schedule to assess the demographic data of cardiac patients such as
Age, Gender, education qualification , occupation , family income, food habits , history
of cardiac illness, sources of information regarding cardiac illness.
SECTION B: -The investigator will develop structured Questionnaire on’ coronary
angiography and its benefits in preventing the cardiac complications.
SECTION C: - STP on coronary angiography and its benefits in preventing the cardiac
complications and content validity will be established by requesting the experts to go
through the developed tool and give their valuable suggestions.
7.2.6 PLAN FOR DATA ANALYSIS
The data collected will be analyzed by a means of Descriptive and inferential statistics.
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(A). IN DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS: - Mean standard deviations, range, and mean
scores of subject will be used to quantifying the level of knowledge regarding coronary
angiography and its benefits in preventing the cardiac complications among cardiac patients.
(B). IN INFERENTIALSTATISTICS;
Paired t - Test will be used to examine the effectiveness of STP by comparing pre and
post test scores. And to find out the differences in knowledge between pre and post
tests.
The Chi Square will be used to find out the association between socio demographical
variables of Cardiac Patients with pre test knowledge scores. The data will be planned to
present in the form of tables and figures.
7.2.7 TIME AND DURATION OF THE STUDY
The time and duration of the study will be limited to 6 weeks or as per guidelines of university.
7.3 DOES THE STUDY REQUIRE ANY INVESTIGATION OR
INTERVENTION TO BE CONDUCTED ON PATIENT OR OTHER
HUMAN OR ANIMAL? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBEBRIEFLY.
Yes, structured teaching programme on coronary angiography and its benefits in preventing the
cardiac complications will be administered as an intervention to the staff nurses.
7.4 HAS ETHICAL CLEARANCE BEEN OBTAINED FROM YOUR
INSTITITION?
Yes, the pilot study and the main study will be conducted after the approval from the research
committee of Shridevi College of Nursing Tumkur. Permission will be obtained from the
concerned head of the hospitals. The purpose and details of the study will be explained to the
study subjects and an informed consent will be obtained from them. Assurance will be given to
the study subjects on the confidentiality and anonymity of the data collected from them.
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9 SIGNATURE OF THE
CANDIDATE
10 REMARKS OF THE GUIDE
11 11.1 NAME AND DESIGNATION
OF GUIDE
Prof. K. RAMU
Principal, Shridevi College 0f Nursing.
Tumkur.
11.2 SIGNATURE
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11.3 CO-GUIDE
11.4 SIGNATURE
11.5 HEAD OF THE
DEPARTMENT
Prof. K. RAMU
Principal & HOD dept. of MSN
Shridevi College 0f Nursing. Tumkur.
11.6 SIGNATURE
12 12.1 REMARKS OF THE
CHAIRMAN AND PRINCIPAL.
12.2 SIGNATURE