COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE BY PRE-TEST AND POST-TEST ON HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY AMONG HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

Abstract: This study presents a comparative analysis of pretest and posttest data on knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) concerning Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) among nursing officers and nursing cadets from a tertiary care center. The objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured educational intervention can significantly improve knowledge, attitude and practice towards HBOT among nursing officers and cadets. A quasi-experimental design was used with a pretest-posttest questionnaire administered to 50 participants before and after a targeted teaching session. Results demonstrated measurable improvements in correct knowledge responses and increased mean Likert scale scores in attitude and practice domains, suggesting the intervention's effectiveness in enhancing awareness and acceptance of HBOT.