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Assessment of Knowledge and Awareness of Forensic Nursing Practices among Staff Nurses in a Tertiary Care Hospital at Bhopal

Author(s) Mr. ELBY K PAUL, Ms. Sherin Annie Varghese
Country India
Abstract Background: Forensic nursing is an emerging specialty that integrates nursing science with forensic principles to support the healthcare and legal systems. Staff nurses play a crucial role in handling medico-legal cases, evidence preservation, and documentation. However, inadequate knowledge and awareness may compromise patient care and legal outcomes.
Objectives: To assess the knowledge and awareness of forensic nursing practices among staff nurses and to perform item analysis of the tool.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 staff nurses working in a tertiary care hospital. A structured questionnaire consisting of demographic variables, knowledge questions, and awareness Likert scale was used. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Item analysis was performed using difficulty index and discrimination index.
Results: The majority of nurses (58%) had average knowledge, 27% had good knowledge, and 15% had poor knowledge. Awareness levels showed that 62% had moderate awareness, 25% had high awareness, and 13% had low awareness. Item analysis indicated that most items had acceptable difficulty and discrimination indices.
Conclusion: The study revealed moderate levels of knowledge and awareness among nurses, highlighting the need for structured training programs in forensic nursing.
Keywords Forensic nursing, knowledge, awareness, medico-legal cases, nurses
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-04-14
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