Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Selected Non-Pharmacological Methods of Pain Management among ANM Students

Research Article

Abstract

Background: Pain is a common health problem encountered across clinical and community settings. Inadequate pain management leads to physiological, psychological, and functional consequences. Non-pharmacological methods of pain management are safe, cost-effective, and complementary to pharmacological therapy. Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) students play a vital role in providing basic nursing care; however, their knowledge regarding non-pharmacological pain management is often inadequate.

Objectives: (1) To assess the existing knowledge of ANM students regarding selected non-pharmacological methods of pain management, (2) to evaluate the effectiveness of a Video Assisted Teaching Programme (VATP) on knowledge, and (3) to determine the association between post-test knowledge scores and selected demographic variables.

Methods: A pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was adopted. Fifty ANM students from Government ANM School, Hassan, were selected using purposive sampling. Knowledge was assessed using a structured questionnaire before and after a 30-minute VATP on selected non-pharmacological methods of pain management. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results: The mean post-test knowledge score (80.5%) was significantly higher than the mean pre-test score (41.8%). The difference was statistically significant at p < 0.05, indicating the effectiveness of VATP. Significant associations were observed between post-test knowledge scores and selected demographic variables.

Conclusion: Video Assisted Teaching Programme was effective in improving knowledge regarding selected non-pharmacological methods of pain management among ANM students. Incorporating video-based teaching strategies into ANM training programmes is recommended.