An Assessment of Knowledge Level on Insulin Therapy Among Nurses Before and After Educational Workshop

Abstract

Objective: This study was conducted to compare the difference between the pre-test and post-test knowledge level on
insulin therapy among nurses. Methods: The study included 100 participants (newly joined nurses), at Apollo Hospitals,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The knowledge scores of the participants were assessed before and after the workshop. Results: The
mean knowledge score for all the participants improved significantly after attending the workshop, irrespective of age. More
than 90% participants reported having knowledge on insulin therapy in post-test compared to about 58% in the pre-test.
About 85% participants showed having adequate knowledge, and about 10% of the participants had moderately adequate
knowledge. The remaining 5% of the nurses possessed inadequate knowledge in post-test. Conclusion: The current study
demonstrated that mean knowledge score improved significantly for all the participants after attending the workshop. To
provide quality diabetes care and education, the nurses should obtain continuing professional education.