APPENDIX- A

Name of the college

Department
Name of guide and college name
Current mobile number of guide
Name of PG course with subject

MOSC COLLEGE OF NURSING

MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING
MRS.SONIA ABRAHAM (MOSC
COLLEGE OF NURSING)
9446086592
M.SC NURSING , MEDICAL SURGICAL
NURSING

To,
The Registrar (Through proper channel only)
KUHS, Thrissur
Sub ; Submission of title of the synopsis dissertation
Respected Madam/Sir
I Mrs. Honey Rachel Sunny, has been registered for M.SC Nursing Programme (MEDICAL
SURGICAL NURSING SPECALITY) under KUHS for 2015-2017 academic year at, MOSC
College of Nursing Kolenchery, Ernakulum.
I am due to appear to MSc Nursing examination ( Medical- Surgical Nursing specialty) in 2017
September. I am submitting the title of Synopsis of Dissertation as approved by my aforesaid
guide.
Title of Synopsis of Dissertation- Effectiveness of educational package on knowledge
regarding first aid measures on electrical accidents among KSEB workers.
Certificate: Certified that institutional ethics committee met on 25/05/2016 and approved
proposal of the dissertation as per letter no IEC/MOSC/178/2016
Kindly accept and register my Title of Synopsis of Dissertation

Mrs. Sonia Abraham

Performa for submission of MSc Nursing Dissertation Proposal /Synopsis

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Name and address of the student

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Email ID of the student

Register number
Name and address of the recognized

Title of Dissertation

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Name of the Guide

Address, phone number, Email Id of
the guide

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Education qualification of the guide

Experience of the teacher in guiding
the post graduate students(in years)
Experience of the teacher in guiding
Mphil/Ph.D students (in years)
Synopsis of the study

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Date; 14-07-16
Enclosure; 1 Synopsis

Mrs. Honey Rachel Sunny

1st year M.Sc Nursing
MOSC College of Nursing
Kolenchery 682311
Ernakulum
Rachelhoney.28@gmail.com
152710298
MOSC College of Nursing, Kolenchery
Ernakulam
Effectiveness of educational package on
knowledge regarding first aid measures on
electrical accidents among KSEB workers.
Mrs. Sonia Abraham
Assistant professor
MOSC College of Nursing
Kolenchery, Ernakulam
9446086592
Mail ID-sonia_abrahamjs@yahoo.com
MSc Nursing (Medical surgical Nursing)
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Yes

SYNOPSIS
1. Title
Effectiveness of educational package on knowledge regarding first aid measures on electrical
accidents among KSEB workers.
2. Background /significance of the problem
Electricity is as dangerous as it is useful. Unlike other products we use every day, we can't see,
hear or smell electricity. Minor electrical shocks could be fatal and minor errors while handling
electrical equipment could hurt you. The more we learn about the safe use of electricity, the less
our chance of injury.1
More than 45 per cent of reported fire accidents in our country are due to electrical problems.
According to a statistics of the National Crime Records Bureau, as many as 15.5 deaths per day
(total 5,663) occurred due to electrocution in the year 2000 itself.3
A consolidated details of accidents that happened for KSEB workers and contract workers
between 2009-2012, shows that in the year 2008-2009 there were 20 fatal and 84 non -fatal
accidents, in the year 2010-11, 34 fatal accidents and 136 non-fatal accidents, where as in the year
2011-12 ,29 fatal and 163 non fatal accidents took place. There is an alarming rate of supplyrelated accidents in state in 2014. According to the statistics, 127 persons, including KSEB
employees, were killed in electric accidents during working hours.3
3. Statement of the problem
A study to assess the effectiveness of an educational package on knowledge regarding first aid
measures on electrical accidents among KSEB workers.
4. Purpose of the study;
The purpose of the study is to assess the effectiveness of an educational package on knowledge
regarding first aid measures on electrical accidents among KSEB workers.
5. Objectives
1. To assess the knowledge regarding first aid measures on electrical accidents among
KSEB workers.

2. To evaluate the effectiveness of an educational package on knowledge regarding

first aid measures on electrical accidents among KSEB workers.
3. To find out the association between knowledge regarding first aid measures on
electrical accidents among KSEB workers with their selected demographic
variables.

6. Operational definitions;
Knowledge: it refers to the understanding of KSEB workers regarding first aid measures on
electrical accidents as, measured by structured knowledge questionnaire and expressed in terms
of knowledge score.
Effectiveness: it refers to the gain in knowledge score regarding first aid measures on electrical
accidents among KSEB workers after administering an educational package.
Educational package: it refers to the planned education programme for helping KSEB workers
in gaining better understanding regarding first aid measures on electrical accidents which include
measures to control the severity of electrical shock and burns and how to deal with fall related
injuries.
First aid measures on electrical accidents: it refers to emergency aid or immediate treatment
given to KSEB workers with injures related to electrical accidents by using available facilities at
that time before medical help is imparted.
KSEB workers: it refers to those who are working under Kerala state electricity board,
substation of Kakkanad, Thiruvankulum and Kolenchery with lineman and contract workers,
coming under Vytilla division of Ernakulum central zone who are at risk of developing electrical
accidents.
7. Conceptual framework : General system theory
8. Hypothesis;
H1: There is significant difference between mean per-test and post-test knowledge score
among KSEB workers regarding first aid measures on electrical accidents.

H2: There is significant association between pre-test and post-test knowledge score with
their selected demographic variables.
9. Research methodology
Research approach: Quantitative approach
Research design: Pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test only design
Research settings: Selected KSEB substations (Kakkanad, Thrivankulum, Kolenchery)
under KSEB Vytilla division of Ernakulum central zone.
Population: KSEB workers working under KSEB limited
Sample: KSEB workers of 3 substations
Sample size: 60
Inclusion criteria
Workers of KSEB workers including lineman and contract workers.
Those who are willing to participate in the study.
Those who are present at the time of data collection.
Sampling technique: Convenience sampling
Tools and technique
Tool 1
Section A -Demographic performa
Section B -Structured knowledge questionnaire
Technique: Self report
Pilot study; Pilot study will be done on 6 subjects to establish feasibility of the study.
Plan for data collection
Formal administrative permission will be obtained from concerned authority. Samples will be
selected as per the criteria. Initially the purpose of the study will be explained and consent taken
from participants. Investigator will assess the knowledge of KSEB workers using structured
knowledge questionnaire and will deliver the educational package. Post- test will be conducted
using the same questionnaire after 2 week.
Plan for data analysis

Data will be analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics

Work plan
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Conceptual phase
1. Problem identification
2. Literature review
3. Clinical Field Work
4. Theoretical Framework
5. Hypothesis Formation
Design/ Plan phase
6. Research Design
7. Population
Specification
8. Sampling Plan
9. Data Collection Plan
10. Ethics Procedures
11. Finalization of plans
Empirical phase
12. Collection of Data
13. Data Preparation
Analytic phase
14. Data Analysis
15. Interpretation of
Results
Dissemination Phase
16. Presentation or
submission of reports
17. Utilization of
Findings
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Budget
The estimated expenditure is 10000 Rupees; all expenses will be met by the investigator
Ethical consideration
Permission obtained from institutional ethical committee and concerned hospital authorities on
20/05/16
Informed consent will be obtained from each participant
Coding numbers will be provided and socio demographic data will be kept confidential by the
principal investigator.

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Rolga Roy,A Study on Electrical Accidents and Safety Measures ,Assistant professor, Dept.of
EEE, Sree Buddha College of Engineering for Women ,Kerala, India, 3rd edition, S.B
publication KOCHI 2012.
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Bose Jacob, SAFETY IN KSEB A ROADMAP TOWARDS ZERO ACCIDENTS,KSEB

Officers Association, S.B press and printers. TVM 1 2004.
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Jameskutty Thomas Electrical Safety , Assistant Electrical Inspector Electrical Inspectorate ,

Govt. of Kerala, 5th edition, S.D publication Kollam 2014
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Libeesh Kumar P.B, Electrical accidents on the rise; KSEB appoints safety
coordinators:http://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/electrical-accidents-on-the-rise-ksebappoints-safety-coordinators.
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W. R. LEE, A CLINICAL STUDY OF ELECTRICAL ACCIDENTS Nuffield Department of

Occupational Health, University of Manchester.
Marzieh Sadeghain, Ramin Ataei Farid ,Assessment of the prevalence of occupational
accidents and their influential factors in an electricity distribution company during a five-year
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