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Mar 30 2023 Revised : Jun 30 2023 Accepted : Jul 1 2023 Available online : Jan 18 2024 |
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Arunya A*, Arockia JS, Amutha T, Kanchana S, Celina D Background: Caesarean section is a lifesaving procedure associated with increasing rates of maternal morbidity like sepsis, thromboembolic events, anaesthetic complications, hospital readmission and foetal complications. The post-operative period is a challenging time for mothers, especially due to the considerable lack of awareness among mothers regarding post-Caesarean care. Hence, there is a need to improve the knowledge of elective caesarean mothers to promote their health and quality of life. Aim and Objective: To assess the effectiveness of the Post-Caesarean Care Bundle on knowledge, skill and post-test maternal outcome among mothers. Materials and methods: A quantitative approach and quasi-experimental pre and post-test with control group research design was chosen. A total of 60 elective caesarean mothers were selected through the non-probability purposive sampling technique and were assessed using the Structured knowledge questionnaire, observational checklist and maternal outcome chart. Results: The comparison of pre and post-test knowledge and skill within the experimental and control groups revealed the calculated paired t value of 13.56 and 14.87 respectively, and the comparison of the same and post-test maternal outcome between the experimental and control group, revealed the calculated unpaired post-test t value of 17.04,19.64 and 7.83 respectively, which were found to be statistically very highly significant at p<0.001. Conclusion: The Post-Caesarean Care Bundle was effective in enhancing the knowledge, skill and maternal outcome among mothers. |
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