Effectiveness Of Structured Teaching Program On Ergonomics Among Multi-Purpose Workers In Selected Hospitals

Abstract

Introduction: Awkward posture, repetitive work, manual handling of loads, overuse and work sites ill adapted may cause a broad range of musculoskeletal disorders. Aim of the study :“A Pre-experimental study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on Ergonomics among Multi-Purpose Workers in selected hospitals of Pune City” Objectives of study : To assess the knowledge regarding Ergonomics among Multi-Purpose Workers before giving structured teaching program, to assess the knowledge regarding Ergonomics among Multi-Purpose Workers after giving structured teaching program, to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on Ergonomics among Multi-Purpose Workers and to associate the findings to selected demographic with the level of knowledge of Ergonomics. Material and method: Quantitative research approach, pre-experimental pre-test, post-test one group design were used. 100 samples were selected by using non-probability purposive sampling technique. A pilot study was conducted which was found feasible. A self-structured questionnaire were prepared to assess the knowledge before and after the teaching among Multi-Purpose Workers. On the first day pre-test was taken and teaching was given to Multi-Purpose Workers on Ergonomics, on the 7th day post-test was taken. Results: Study findings showed that 51% had a poor knowledge, 43% had a average knowledge and 6% had a good knowledge in pre-test whereas 73% had a good knowledge and 27% had average knowledge in post-test. t-value 1.98 and p-value >0.05 that indicates that structured teaching program was found significantly effective in improving the knowledge of Multi-Purpose Workers. Conclusion: The study conclude that structured teaching program was effective to improve the knowledge of Ergonomics among Multi-Purpose Workers.