Effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding visual infusion phlebitis score to reduce phlebitis among staff nurses in Apollo hospital, Hyderguda

Back ground: Phlebitis is the inflammation of a vein, most commonly in the legs, with symptoms including swelling, redness, and tenderness. It can be caused by injury, infection, or a blood clot, and it can be categorized as either superficial or deep vein thrombosis. Treatment depends on severity. Objective:To assess the level of knowledge on the visual infusion phlebitis score to reduce phlebitis, determine the effectiveness of the structured teaching programme, and find out the association of the post-test knowledge Methods:A quantitative, quasi-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test research study was conducted among 60 staff nurses at Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad. Data were collected using a structured checklist and a standard questionnaire, which included the Visual Infusion Phlebitis Score and the Daily Audit Checklist. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and correlation analysis were applied. Results: The pre-test knowledge score was revealed that (0) had poor knowledge,93.33%(56) had average knowledge 6.66%(4) had above average knowledge, and post-test knowledge score revealed that 0%(0) had below average knowledge, 10%(6) had average knowledge, 90%(50) had above average knowledge regarding visual infusion phlebitis scale. The calculated ‘t’ value of 25.66 is more than the tabulated value. The mean difference between the pre-test and the post-test is significant. This reveals that the structured teaching program was effective in increasing staff nurses' knowledge of the visual infusion phlebitis score. Conclusion:After the structured teaching programme, the value was effective and increased the knowledge, as found in the visual infusion phlebitis score, to reduce phlebitis. This study will help staff nurses to easily identify phlebitis, improve their knowledge, and continuous monitoring can prevent prolonged hospital stays.