Dr Baskaran M
@psgnursing.ac.in
Professor, Psychiatric Nursing/Professor
PSG College of Nursing, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, 641004, India
Dr. Baskaran. M, is a Professor Ph. D in Psychiatric Nursing and he has expertise in 9 specializations and 105 courses from Coursera Online with 17 years 5 months of experience in teaching, clinical supervision, guiding research projects. He holds editorial roles in several journals including International Journal of Advance Research in Nursing, International Journal of Advanced Psychiatric Nursing, and is a contributing editor in several international journals like International Journal of Contemporary Microbiology and review board member in Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research and International Journal of Microbiology Research.
EDUCATION
2021 PhD Psychiatric Nursing. Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing, Melmaruvathur. The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University Chennai, Tamil Nadu. India.
2008 Master of Science in Nursing (Psychiatric Nursing), Omayal Achi College of Nursing. The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University Chennai, Tamil Nadu. India.
2002 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Sacred Heart Nursing College (Ultra Trust).The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University Chennai, Tamil Nadu. India.
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Scopus Publications
M. Baskaran, G. Raghuthaman, and A. Jayasudha
Elsevier BV
M. Baskaran, Usha Sekar, and N Kokilavani
Elsevier BV
Baskaran M and Jayasudha A
Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal
Background/Aim: The increasing prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) necessitates the timely diagnosis and treatment of patients. Knowledge of OSA is limited among student doctors and nurses. Hence, we assess the level of knowledge regarding OSA among nursing students and evaluate effectiveness of a structured teaching program on the same. 
 Methods: This was a quasi-experimental research study, that included 90 nursing students, selected by purposive sampling. They were asked to fill out questionnaire consisting of questions regarding OSA, followed by a structured training program about OSA. They were assessed for level of knowledge regarding OSA post-test.
 Results: Mean knowledge score pre-test was 5.39±3.37, and post intervention was 15.9±2.45 (P =0.0001). Majority of the students (82.2%, n=74) had no prior knowledge about OSA, and none had adequate knowledge pre-test. Post-test majority had adequate knowledge (71.11%, n=64). Having prior knowledge about OSA pre-test was significantly associated with increased level of pre-test knowledge (P =0.0001). 
 Conclusion: The knowledge of OSA among nursing students was inadequate, but the structured training program substantially increased their level of knowledge.