To Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching on Knowledge Regarding Angelman Syndrome among Nursing Students
Pallavi S. Dhulse *
Department of Child Health Nursing, Shrimati Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Sawangi (M) Wardha, India.
Shalini Lokhande
Department of Child Health Nursing, Shrimati Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Sawangi (M) Wardha, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Background: The first scientific paper reporting children with Angelman Syndrome was written by Dr. Harry Angelman, an English physician at Warrington General Hospital. Based on Dr. Angelman's previous discoveries, Happy puppet syndrome, also known as Angelman Syndrome, was initially seen by Dr. Charles William and Dr. Jaime Frias of the University of Florida Colleges of Medicine .Children with Angelman Syndrome are known for their joyful, energetic demeanor, which includes constant smiling, laughing, hand-wringing, Hyperactivity, a short attention span, and a strong fascination with water are all frequent characteristics. Most of the youngsters who are afflicted also have more difficulties sleeping than usual.
Objective: 1. To assess the existing knowledge regarding Angelman syndrome among nursing students. 2. To assess the effectiveness of planned teaching on knowledge regarding Angelman syndrome among nursing students. 3. To associate difference between knowledge score of nursing students with their demographic variables.
Materials and Methods: A one group pretest and post test research design study will undertaken to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching on knowledge regarding Angelman Syndrome among P.B.B.sc nursing students of selected nursing colleges .In this study a total 60 number of students who fulfill the inclusion and exclusion criteria will be included.
Expected Results: There will be significant association between pre-test and post-test knowledge regarding Angelman syndrome among P.B.Bsc nursing students.
Keywords: Assess, effectiveness, knowledge, planned teaching, Angelman syndrome