2025, Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part A

Background: Endotracheal tube suctioning (ETS) is a vital clinical skill for maintaining airway patency in mechanically ventilated patients. Despite its significance, knowledge gaps exist among nursing students, which can impact patient safety. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a video-assisted teaching program (VATP) on enhancing the knowledge of B.Sc. Nursing 2nd-year students regarding ETS.

Objectives

1. To assess pre-test and post-test knowledge scores regarding ETS.

2. To determine the difference between pre- and post-test knowledge scores.

3. To find the association between pre-test knowledge and selected demographic variables.

Methodology: A quasi-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design was employed among 60 second-year B.Sc. Nursing students. A structured knowledge questionnaire assessed understanding before and after an intervention via a video-assisted teaching program. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired t-test, and chi-square test.

Results: Pre-test findings revealed that 18.33% of students had poor knowledge and 81.66% had average knowledge, with no students scoring in the good knowledge category. Post-test results showed a significant improvement, with 60% achieving good knowledge and 40% attaining average knowledge. The paired t-test showed a statistically significant increase in knowledge scores post-intervention (p< 0.05). A significant association was found between pre-test knowledge and demographic variables such as age and source of prior knowledge.