Author(s):
Priyanka, Sunita Ahlawat, Nidhi Ahlawat, Harsh Deswal
Email(s):
priyanka5reply@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2349-2996.2025.00030 
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Priyanka1, Sunita Ahlawat2, Nidhi Ahlawat2, Harsh Deswal3
1Nursing officer, AIIMS Bhopal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462026, India.
2College of Nursing, PGIMS Rohtak, Rohtak, Haryana 124001, India.
3Junior Resident in Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital, Delhi, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 15,
Issue - 3,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
This study looked at how a teaching method called Skill Demonstration impacts the knowledge and abilities of nursing students, specifically those learning about postnatal care for mothers who have undergone emergency cesarean sections. Conducted at PGIMS in Rohtak, Haryana, the research involved 60 fourth-year nursing students split into two groups: one that received the Skill Demonstration training and another that did not. To assess the students' understanding and practical skills before and after the training, they filled out questionnaires and checklists. The findings showed that the group that participated in Skill Demonstration significantly improved their knowledge and skills—jumping from an average score of about 19.5 to 24.8 for knowledge and from 24.1 to 35.6 for skills. In contrast, the control group saw only minor improvements. The analysis indicated clear differences in test scores before and after the training for the experimental group, and between this group and the control group after the training was complete. Additionally, the study found connections between the students' initial skill levels and certain background factors. In conclusion, the research highlights that Skill Demonstration is an effective teaching method for improving nursing students’ knowledge and abilities related to postnatal care for mothers recovering from surgery. Beyond enhancing specific nursing skills, this training also helps students develop broader professional abilities like teamwork, time management, and communication. By incorporating such programs into nursing education, we can help students transition more smoothly into their roles as professional nurses, ultimately leading to better care for new mothers.
Cite this article:
Priyanka, Sunita Ahlawat, Nidhi Ahlawat, Harsh Deswal. A Quasi-Experimental Study on Skill Demonstration in Postnatal Care after Emergency LSCS at PGIMS, Rohtak: Empowering Nursing Students' Competencies. Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2025;15(3):143-8. doi: 10.52711/2349-2996.2025.00030
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Priyanka, Sunita Ahlawat, Nidhi Ahlawat, Harsh Deswal. A Quasi-Experimental Study on Skill Demonstration in Postnatal Care after Emergency LSCS at PGIMS, Rohtak: Empowering Nursing Students' Competencies. Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2025;15(3):143-8. doi: 10.52711/2349-2996.2025.00030 Available on: https://ajner.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-15-3-5
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