Effectiveness of communication board on communication pattern and level of satisfaction among mechanically ventilated patients at kmch, Coimbatore

Jophy John, - (2012) Effectiveness of communication board on communication pattern and level of satisfaction among mechanically ventilated patients at kmch, Coimbatore. Masters thesis, KMCH College of Nursing, Coimbatore.

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The present study entitled, Effectiveness of communication board on communication pattern and level of satisfaction among mechanically ventilated patients at KMCH, Coimbatore was undertaken during the year 2011-2012 in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Science in Nursing at KMCH, Coimbatore that is affiliated to the Tamilnadu Dr M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai. OBJECTIVES: 1. Assess the communication pattern and level of satisfaction among mechanically ventilated patients. 2. Compare the effectiveness of communication board on communication pattern and level of satisfaction among mechanically ventilated patient. 3. Find out the correlation between communication pattern and level of satisfaction of mechanically ventilated patients. DESIGN: Post test only quasi-experimental research design. SAMPLES: Thirty mechanically ventilated patients including males and females who are conscious and oriented at KMCH, Coimbatore. Non-probability purposive sampling was used to select samples. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK: This study was based on Kings Goal attainment transaction model. METHOD: Initially the communication pattern and satisfaction level was checked among the control group. Later this was assessed in the experimental group. Communication pattern scale was completed by both the investigator and the staff who nursed the patient whereas the satisfaction scale was filled by the patient himself after extubation. RESULTS: There was a significant improvement of communication pattern among staffs and patients and also showed increased level of satisfaction among patients who used communication board than those who didn’t use communication board. CONCLUSION: Communication board can significantly improve the communication pattern and level of satisfaction among patients and staff nurses.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Uncontrolled Keywords: Communication Pattern, Level, Satisfaction, Mechanically Ventilated Patients, Coimbatore.
Subjects: NURSING > Medical Surgical Nursing
Depositing User: Ramakrishnan J
Date Deposited: 22 Sep 2017 07:48
Last Modified: 11 Aug 2020 07:30
URI: http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/3258

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