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@article{187494,
        author = {Chandrashekhar Kumar and Sonu Kumar Gupta and Deepu Kumar and Satish Kumar and Jully Kumari and Akshay Deep Deewan and Dr. K. Latha},
        title = {Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Plaster of Paris (POP) Care Among Orthopedic Patients at NMCH Hospital, Jamuhar, Rohtas, Bihar},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {6027-6029},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=187494},
        abstract = {Background: Plaster of Paris (POP) is widely used for fracture immobilization. Lack of knowledge regarding POP care often leads to complications such as swelling, infection, skin irritation, and delayed healing. Structured Teaching Programs (STPs) are effective tools for improving patient awareness.
Objectives: (1) Assess pre-test knowledge regarding POP care. (2) Administer a Structured Teaching Program. (3) Assess post-test knowledge. (4) Compare pre- and post-test knowledge scores. (5) Associate post-test scores with demographic variables.
Methodology: A one-group pre-test post-test design was adopted among 60 orthopedic patients receiving POP at NMCH Hospital. Purposive sampling was used. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire. The STP was delivered through charts, handouts, and verbal instruction. Descriptive and inferential statistics (paired t-test, chi-square test) were used.
Results: Pre-test knowledge was inadequate in 46.7% of patients. Post-test adequate knowledge increased to 65%. Mean pre-test score was 9.2 ±3.1; post-test mean was 17.6 ±2.8. The paired t-test showed a significant difference (t = 16.52, p < 0.001).
Conclusion: The Structured Teaching Program significantly improved knowledge regarding POP care. Incorporating STPs into routine orthopedic nursing practice may reduce preventable complications.},
        keywords = {Plaster of Paris, Structured Teaching Program, Orthopedic Patients, Knowledge, Patient Education},
        month = {November},
        }