Effectiveness of modified basic life support module on knowledge, attitude, and performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation among university students

Azizul Fadzli, Wan Jusoh@Ab Rahim and Mohd Shahril, Othman and Nik Ahmad Shaiffudin, Nik Him and Rosliza, Yahaya and Wan Pauzi, Wan Ibrahim (2017) Effectiveness of modified basic life support module on knowledge, attitude, and performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation among university students. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, 10 (12). p. 10. ISSN 0974-3618

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Abstract

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the primary method used in the treatment of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). It is a crucial skill that healthcare and lay rescuer should acquire to improve the outcome of outhospitals cardiac arrest (OHCA). Several modules were used to teach CPR in healthcare and lay rescuer, but no module was developed that can utilize in both populations. Thus, this study aims to investigate the effectiveness of modified CPR training to knowledge (K), attitude (A), and performance (P) between medical and nonmedical university students. This study was a single experimental study involving 125 students, 57 students for medical group and 68 students for non-medical groups. A modified BLS module based on AHA 2015 delivered to both groups in the same study setting. Pre and post KA scores were assessed using ResQ questionnaire. The performance evaluated by resuscitation feedback machine. The KA score analyzed using repeated measure ANOVA (RmANOVA), and practice examined using Pearson Chi- Square. The study showed 56.6% of the participants able to perform high-quality chest compression. Despite significant differences of sociodemographic background, there was no significant difference on effective chest compressions between two groups (p= 0.294). There were also significant improvements in KA scores in both groups after intervention (p<0.001). The knowledge of CPR can be delivered to everyone as aspired by our stakeholder to have one qualified CPR provider in a family. This modified BLS module is applicable in both healthcare and lay- rescuer CPR training. All rescuer will speak the same language, and it will reduce the discrepancy in CPR quality. Ultimately, improving the prognosis of OHCA.

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