Effectiveness of video assisted teaching in knowledge and practice on post operative exercises among abdominal surgery patients in selected hospitals, Trichy, Tamilnadu

Introduction: Exercise is important for maintaining physical fitness and can contribute positively to reducing surgical risks and strengthening the immune system. Objectives: The objectives of the study is to assess the pre test knowledge and practice of post operative exercises, to evaluate the effectiveness of video assisted teaching, to associate the selected demographic variables with the knowledge and practice of post operative exercises and to correlate the knowledge and practice of post operative exercises among abdominal surgery patients. Methodology: A pre experimental research with one group pre test and post test design was chosen. All the male and female patients who are undergoing abdomen surgery are selected. The sample size chosen is 40 by purposive sampling technique. Results: In post test knowledge out of 40 patients 1 of them had moderately adequate knowledge, 39 of them had adequate knowledge. The level of practice on post operative exercises among abdominal surgery patients was increased from day 1 to day 5. The relationship between overall knowledge and practice score on post operative exercises shows positive correlation. Conclusion: From this study the finding shows that video assisted teaching is effective way to teach patients and help them to understand about health maintenance.