“Assess the Effectiveness of a Planned Teaching Program on the Effect of Circadian Low and Strategies to Cope with Circadian Low in Terms of Knowledge among Nurses”

MANSI TEJASHKUMAR PATEL; DIVYESH SHARADBHAI BHARODIYA; RINKAL RAVINDRABHAI GAMIT; CHELSEA SORENS PARMAR; PRACHITA ASHOKBHAI PATEL; SEJAL RAMESHBHAI RATHOD

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.64862

“Assess the Effectiveness of a Planned Teaching Program on the Effect of Circadian Low and Strategies to Cope with Circadian Low in Terms of Knowledge among Nurses”

Author(s)	Ms. MANSI TEJASHKUMAR PATEL, Mr. DIVYESH SHARADBHAI BHARODIYA, Ms. RINKAL RAVINDRABHAI GAMIT, Ms. CHELSEA SORENS PARMAR, Ms. PRACHITA ASHOKBHAI PATEL, Ms. SEJAL RAMESHBHAI RATHOD
Country	India
Abstract	Shift work, especially night and rotational duties, forms an indispensable part of nursing services in hospitals, ensuring continuous patient care. However, these work patterns significantly interfere with the body’s intrinsic circadian rhythm, resulting in periods of reduced alertness known as circadian low. Evidence suggests that circadian low is associated with impaired cognitive performance, slowed reaction time, mood disturbances, fatigue, and increased likelihood of clinical errors, thereby affecting both nurse well-being and patient safety. Despite these established risks, nurses working in developing nations such as India often have limited formal training or structured guidance on understanding circadian rhythm disturbances and coping strategies. This study was therefore undertaken to assess the knowledge of nurses regarding circadian low, its effects, and coping strategies, and to evaluate the effectiveness of a Planned Teaching Program (PTP) developed for nurses working in selected hospitals of Surat City. Results revealed that prior to the intervention, the majority of participants demonstrated poor knowledge regarding circadian low and its prevention. The mean pre-test score was 15.17, indicating substantial gaps in foundational understanding. Following administration of the Planned Teaching Program, the mean post-test score increased to 19.52, yielding a mean difference of 4.35. A paired t-test showed the difference to be statistically significant (t = 6.20, p < 0.05), confirming the effectiveness of the teaching intervention. The findings indicate that structured educational programs play an important role in enhancing nurses’ awareness of circadian disruptions and their management.
Keywords	H- hypothesis ,n -number of samples, DF-degree of freedom
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-12-31
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.64862

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