2025, Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part E

author(s)
Deepika R Kumar, Ambika F Christopher, Aman, Arbaz Amin, Amandeep Kaur, Adil Yousuf, Armaan and Zubair Syed Zargar

abstract

Background: Text-Neck syndrome also known as Teck-Neck Syndrome or smart phone neck syndrome. The term "Text-Neck" was first coined by an US chiropractor Dr. Dean L. Fishman in 2008. It is defined as a repeated stress injury and pain that arises from spending excessive time looking down at electronic devices. The repeated forward head posture and strain on the neck muscles can lead to prolonged issues if not addressed. Text-Neck syndrome is caused by constant bending of the neck and hunching of the shoulders can strain the muscles, ligaments and discs in the neck and upper back, leading to pain, stiffness and discomfort. In addition, Text-Neck syndrome is also caused by lack of physical activity i.e. sedentary lifestyle or stress and tension can cause individual to hunch their shoulders and adopt poor posture, which can contribute to Text-Neck syndrome. Aim of study: The aim of the study is to improve the knowledge regarding text neck syndrome among the nursing students of Selected College of Nursing, Mohali.

Design and methods: Quantitative approach and pre-experimental, one group pre-test post-test carried out the study. The area selected for the study was Rayat Bahra College of Nursing, Mohali. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 100 nursing students to find out the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding text neck syndrome among students. Collected data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Result: The results revealed that there was statistically significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores of subjects. The paired t-test results demonstrate a statistically significant improvement in scores from the pre-test (10.3±3.767, 34.33%) to the post-test, (20.27±2.853, 67.57%). The mean difference of 9.970 is beyond the critical value of 1.98, indicating a substantial increase in knowledge level. This suggests that the intervention or learning experience had a significant and beneficial effect on the participants. Hence, we accept the research hypothesis. Conclusion: conclusion of the study is that the structured teaching programme was effective in improving the knowledge of the students. Therefore information, inspiration and mentorship were the felt need of nursing students.