A Descriptive Study to Evaluate Staff Nurses' Understanding of Newborn Care During Phototherapy in Selected Hospitals of Indore, 2025

Abstract

Phototherapy is a critical treatment for neonatal jaundice, and proper nursing care significantly impacts its outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the understanding of staff nurses concerning the care of newborns undergoing phototherapy in civil hospitals sanwer Indore. A quantitative descriptive research design was employed. A total of 30 staff nurses were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire. Results revealed that 63.3% of nurses had good knowledge, and 16.7% demonstrated excellent understanding. A statistically significant association was found between knowledge and prior phototherapy training (p = 0.009). The study concludes that in-service training significantly enhances nurses’ understanding of phototherapy care, advocating for continuous professional development programs.