Objective:to evaluate students’ learning in an online course on basic life support with
immediate feedback devices, during a simulation of care during cardiorespiratory
arrest. Method:a quasi-experimental study, using a before-and-after design. An online course on
basic life support was developed and administered to participants, as an
educational intervention. Theoretical learning was evaluated by means of a pre-
and post-test and, to verify the practice, simulation with immediate feedback
devices was used. Results:there were 62 participants, 87% female, 90% in the first and second year of
college, with a mean age of 21.47 (standard deviation 2.39). With a 95% confidence
level, the mean scores in the pre-test were 6.4 (standard deviation 1.61), and 9.3
in the post-test (standard deviation 0.82, p <0.001); in practice, 9.1
(standard deviation 0.95) with performance equivalent to basic cardiopulmonary
resuscitation, according to the feedback device; 43.7 (standard deviation 26.86)
mean duration of the compression cycle by second of 20.5 (standard deviation
9.47); number of compressions 167.2 (standard deviation 57.06); depth of
compressions of 48.1 millimeter (standard deviation 10.49); volume of ventilation
742.7 (standard deviation 301.12); flow fraction percentage of 40.3 (standard
deviation 10.03). Conclusion:the online course contributed to learning of basic life support. In view of the
need for technological innovations in teaching and systematization of
cardiopulmonary resuscitation, simulation and feedback devices are resources that
favor learning and performance awareness in performing the maneuvers.
ObjectivesTo describe learning outcomes of undergraduate nursing students following an online basic life support course (BLS).
MethodsAn online BLS course was developed and administered to 94 nursing students. Pre- and post-tests were used to assess theoretical learning. Checklist simulations and feedback devices were used to assess the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills of the 62 students who completed the course.
ResultsA paired t-test revealed a significant increase in learning [pre-test (6.4 ± 1.61), post-test (9.3 ± 0.82), p < 0.001]. The increase in the average grade after taking the online course was significant (p<0.001). No learning differences (p=0.475) had been observed between 1st and 2nd year (9.20 ± 1.60), and between 3rd and 4th year (9.67 ± 0.61) students. A CPR simulation was performed after completing the course: students checked for a response (90%), exposed the chest (98%), checked for breathing (97%), called emergency services (76%), requested for a defibrillator (92%), checked for a pulse (77%), positioned their hands properly (87%), performed 30 compressions/cycle (95%), performed compressions of at least 5 cm depth (89%), released the chest (90%), applied two breaths (97%), used the automated external defibrillator (97%), and positioned the pads (100%).
ConclusionsThe online course was an effective method for teaching and learning key BLS skills wherein students were able to accurately apply BLS procedures during the CPR simulation. This short-term online training, which likely improves learning and self-efficacy in BLS providers, can be used for the continuing education of health professionals.
Objective: to reflect on empathic listening use as a welcoming strategy for nursing professionals to cope with the challenges during the pandemic caused by the new coronavirus. Methods: this is a reflection study based on updated data surveys and theoretical-conceptual aspects of Non-Violent Communication and empathic listening. Results: in the performance during the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing professionals are exposed to violence of different natures related to occupational stress, work overload, anguishes and silenced suffering, with implications for the workers’ health, who can be benefited and strengthened with empathetic listening. Final considerations: the health crisis has highlighted the weaknesses of the health system. Nursing acts as the largest contingent of the health workforce in coping with the pandemic. Empathetic listening is a powerful strategy in caring for and strengthening nursing professionals.
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