Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
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Department of Master Science in Nursing, Kempegowda College of Nursing, Bangalore, India

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• Research Article   
  
  Author(s): Umadevi AK* and Sara B
  
  Objective: To assess the knowledge and practice of patients undergoing cataract surgery before and after structured teaching program at Rajah Muthiah Medical College and Hospital, Annamalai University, Chidambaram. Materials and methods: Quantitative research approach and a quasi experimental research design were used to accomplish the stated objectives. The investigator selected a sample of 30 patients undergoing cataract surgery using a convenience sampling technique. The data were collected by interview schedule using a knowledge questionnaire and observation check list. Teaching was given with appropriate A-V aid and instilling eye drops was demonstrated. Result: Inferential and descriptive statistical analysis was performed by using SPSS-IBM 20. Results were calculated by using p value<0.05. The .. View More»
  

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