Objectives:To evaluate the effectiveness and retention of learning automated external defibrillator (AED) usage taught through a traditional classroom instruction (TCI) method versus a novel self instructed video (SIV) technique in non-critical care nurses (NCCN).Methods:A prospective single-blind randomized study was conducted over 7 months (April-October 2014) at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Center, Kuala Lampur, Malaysia. Eighty nurses were randomized into either TCI or SIV instructional techniques. We assessed knowledge, skill and confidence level at baseline, immediate and 6-months post-intervention. Knowledge and confidence were assessed via questionnaire; skill was assessed by a calibrated and blinded independent assessor using an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) method.Results:Pre-test mean scores for knowledge in the TCI group was 10.87 ± 2.34, and for the SIV group was 10.37 ± 1.85 (maximum achievable score 20.00); 4.05 ± 2.87 in the TCI and 3.71 ± 2.66 in the SIV (maximum score 11.00) in the OSCE evaluation and 9.54 ± 3.65 in the TCI and 8.56 ± 3.47 in the SIV (maximum score 25.00) in the individual’s personal confidence level. Both methods increased the mean scores significantly during immediate post-intervention (0-month). At 6-months, the TCI group scored lower than the SIV group in all aspects 11.13 ± 2.70 versus 12.95 ± 2.26 (p=0.03) in knowledge, 7.27 ± 1.62 versus 7.68 ± 1.73 (p=0.47) in the OSCE, and 16.40 ± 2.72 versus 18.82 ± 3.40 (p=0.03) in confidence level.Conclusion:In NCCN’s, SIV is as good as TCI in providing the knowledge, competency, and confidence in performing AED defibrillation.
Introduction: This study aims to evaluate the knowledge and confidence of
emergency healthcare workers (EHCW) in facing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional online study using a validated questionnaire
was distributed to doctors (MD), assistant medical officers (AMO), and staff nurses
(SN) at an urban tertiary Emergency Department. It comprised of 40 knowledge
and 10 confidence-level questions related to resuscitation and airway management
steps. Results: A total of 135 from 167 eligible EHCW were enrolled. 68.9% (n
= 93) had high knowledge while 53.3% (n = 72) possessed high confidence level.
Overall knowledge mean score was 32.96/40 (SD = 3.63) between MD (33.88±3.09),
AMO (32.28±4.03), and SN (32.00±3.60), P = 0.025. EHCWs with a length of service
(LOS) between 4–10 years had the highest knowledge compared to those with LOS
<4-year (33.71±3.39 versus 31.21±3.19 P = 0.002). Airway-related knowledge was
significantly different between the designations and LOS (P = 0.002 and P = 0.003,
respectively). Overall, EHCW confidence level against LOS showed significant
difference [F (2, 132) = 5.46, P = 0.005] with longer LOS showing better confidence.
MD showed the highest confidence compared to AMO and SN (3.67±0.69, 3.53±0.68,
3.26±0.64) P = 0.049. The majority EHCW were confident in performing highquality chest-compression, and handling of Personal Protective Equipment but
less than half were confident in resuscitating, leading the resuscitation, managing
the airway or being successful in first intubation attempt. Conclusions: EHCW
possessed good knowledge in airway and resuscitation of COVID-19 patients,
but differed between designations and LOS. A longer LOS was associated
with better confidence, but there were some aspects in airway management and
resuscitation that needed improvement.
Keywords: Airway; Confidence; COVID-19; Knowledge; Resuscitation (CPR).
Background: Self-instructional-video is an effective self-directed learning method of clinical procedural skills. Method: A single-blinded randomized controlled study comparing small-group-learning and individuallearning was conducted to evaluate knowledge and skills retention of manual defibrillation and endotracheal intubation. Data were collected on knowledge, skill acquisition, and confidence, at pretest, post-test and retention at 6 months postintervention. Results: Small-group-learning demonstrated better outcomes on knowledge and skill acquisition of intubation compared to individual-learning. For defibrillation, both groups showed similar improvements in knowledge and skill acquisition. Conclusion: Self-directed small-group-learning is a better method for knowledge and skill acquisition, regardless of the procedure complexity.
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