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@article{194033,
        author = {Mr. Abilash K S and Mrs. Lija Elizabeth N John},
        title = {A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING COPING STRATEGIES AMONG CAREGIVERS OF MENTALLY ILL PATIENTS IN SELECTED HOSPITALS, BANGALORE},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {2077-2081},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=194033},
        abstract = {Mental illness affects not only the patients but also their family members and caregivers who often experience emotional, physical, and financial stress while providing continuous care. Caregivers of mentally ill patients frequently face challenges such as social stigma, lack of knowledge, and difficulty managing patient behavior. Effective coping strategies are essential for caregivers to manage stress and maintain their own psychological well-being. Educational interventions such as structured teaching programmes can improve caregivers’ knowledge and help them adopt effective coping mechanisms. The present study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding coping strategies among caregivers of mentally ill patients in selected hospitals at Bangalore. A quantitative research approach with a pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design was adopted. The sample consisted of 50 caregivers of mentally ill patients selected using a non-probability purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using a demographic proforma and a structured knowledge questionnaire on coping strategies. A pre-test was conducted to assess the baseline knowledge of caregivers, followed by the administration of the structured teaching programme. A post-test was conducted using the same questionnaire to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. The findings revealed that caregivers had limited knowledge regarding coping strategies during the pre-test, but knowledge significantly improved after the educational intervention. The study concluded that structured teaching programmes are effective in improving knowledge regarding coping strategies among caregivers of mentally ill patients. Educational programmes for caregivers are essential to enhance coping abilities, reduce caregiver burden, and improve the overall quality of care provided to mentally ill patients. Research shows that caregivers often experience considerable psychological burden and require support and coping mechanisms to manage caregiving responsibilities effectively.},
        keywords = {Coping strategies, Caregivers, mentally ill patients, Structured teaching programme, Knowledge, Mental health nursing.},
        month = {March},
        }