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RESEARCH ARTICLE

A Study To Assess The Effectiveness Of Video Teaching Knowledge And Practice Regarding Geriatric Care Among The Caretaker In The Family

M Aruna Devi

Keywords : Video Teaching, Geriatric Care, Caretaker

Citation Information : Devi MA. A Study To Assess The Effectiveness Of Video Teaching Knowledge And Practice Regarding Geriatric Care Among The Caretaker In The Family. 2016; 9 (2):10-12.

DOI: 10.5005/pjn-9-2-10

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-06-2020

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2016; The Author(s).


Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of video teaching among care taker of geriatrics. Methods: Pre experimental (one group pre test posttest) design. Results: The result showed that post-test mean knowledge score was higher (18.4) than the pre-test mean score (10.0) and also post-test practice level was higher (20.8) than the pre-test mean score (11.3). Thus the difference in the level of knowledge and practice was found to be significant at P<0.001 level. Conclusion: It shows that video teaching was effective to improve the knowledge and practice of the caretaker.


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