Effectiveness of Planned Teaching on Knowledge Regarding Noonan Syndrome among Nursing Students

Background: Noonan syndrome is a genetic multisystem disorder characterized by distinctive facial features, developmental delay, learning difficulties, short stature, congenital heart disease, renal anomalies, lymphatic malformation and bleeding difficulties, mutations that cause Noonan syndrome alter genes encoding proteins with roles in the RAS-MAPK pathway, leading to pathway dysregulation. estimated prevalence of Noonan syndrome 1 in 1000-2500. Nursing student having insufficient knowledge regarding Noonan syndrome most responders perceive serious deficiencies in their preparation to care such patients As genetic advances increasingly impact nursing care, nurses are expected to have necessary knowledge to interpret genetic and genomic information and technology with translation into nursing care. The aim of the study is to aware a future nurse for Noonan syndrome, carrying the role of counsellor, care manager and teacher for patient and their families’ nurses will have an opportunity to expand as well as to create new leadership role in health care. Therefore, the development of educational program for nursing knowledge is essential for future nurses.

Objectives:

To assess the existing knowledge level regarding Noonan Syndrome among Basic B.Sc. nursing students.

To evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching on knowledge regarding Noonan syndrome among Basic B.Sc. nursing students.

To associate posttest knowledge score with selected demographic variable.

Materials and Methods: A one group pre-test and post-test design was adopted to assess the existing knowledge level regarding Noonan Syndrome among Basic B.Sc. nursing students. In this study, evaluatory research approach will be used. convenient sampling technique will be used to collect data. Pre-test will be conducted to assessed primarily for the existing knowledge level regarding Noonan Syndrome among Basic B.Sc. nursing students. And then planned teaching on Noonan syndrome will be given to selected sample by researcher as intervention. Post-test outcomes involve evaluation of effectiveness of planned teaching.

Expected Results: This study is planned to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching on knowledge regarding Noonan syndrome among nursing students. Conducting planned teaching will be effective for improving knowledge of the respondents.