Volume : 8, Issue : 8, August - 2019

KNOWLEDGE REGARDING MANAGEMENT OF PATIENT WITH MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION AMONG STAFF NURSES

Ms. Preetha. V. S, Ms Smitha J S

Abstract :

Myocardial infarction is an emergency situation that requires immediate care and attention.. A descriptive study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding the management of myocardial infarction among staff nurses.The objectives: of the study are to assess the level of knowledge of staff nurses regarding management of patients with myocardial infarction and to determine the association between the level of knowledge and selected socio personal variables.Methodology:The research approach used in this study is quantitative approach and the design is descriptive research design. The study was conducted among 292 staff nurses working in selected hospital.The sampling technique is Convenient sampling technique.Result:The findings revealed that the majority (63.7%)of staff nurses had average knowledge regarding management of myocardial infarction.There was significant association between knowledge score and selected socio personal variable such as area of working and total year of experience