"A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Modified Early Warning Score Among Final Year Nursing Students in Selected Colleges of Pune City”.

Abstract

Introduction: The Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS) is a tool used to assess the severity of illness in patients. Early warning scores and systems are used in clinical practice by hospital rapid response programs as standardized means for early identification of patients at high risk of deterioration. Several Early Warning Scores (EWSs) with different designs have been developed to diagnose early signs of detoriation in a patient’s condition and initiate further medical care and possible ICU admission. Since a critical state usually follows specific deteriorations in the patient’s physiological signs, monitoring these signs could help the physicians predict the patient outcome. The Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS) has been proposed to warn healthcare providers of potentially serious adverse events.

Aim of the study: “A study to assess the knowledge regarding modified early warning score among final year nursing students in selected colleges of Pune city”.

Material and method: The research design adopted for the study was non-experimental research design. Total 200 samples were selected for data collection. Non-probability purposive sampling technique was used. Self-structured questionnaire were prepared based on 25 questions related to MEWS.

Result: In the demographic variables students were asked about their gender, age, qualification and previews knowledge regarding MEWS.Level of knowledge regarding modified early warning score among the final year nursing students51% were having average knowledge , 37% were having good knowledge, 12% were having poor knowledge.

Conclusion: More emphasis should be given to increase knowledge among final year students related to modified early warning score.