Assessment of the Knowledge of Physical Educators in Basic Life Support

Abstract

An observational, descriptive study was carried out with the aim of analyzing the knowledge of physical educators and employees of the various physical activity academies in Araras about the appropriate and timely management of Cardiorespiratory Arrest, according to the international recommendations of Basic Support of Life (SBV). Data were collected from an objective questionnaire containing 20 multiple-choice questions based on the American Heart Association to assess the level of knowledge in BLS. Despite the general average of correct answers having remained at 60.5%, the results showed that the participants have insufficient knowledge in BLS. The minimum number of hits remained at 7/20 and the maximum at 17/20. The results demonstrate important gaps in teaching that need to be evaluated and addressed. They also reinforced the need to include a permanent subject on BLS in higher education institutions for all courses in the health area and, mainly, with an adequate perspective for the needs within the field of action of each health professional, as well as courses of recycling and maintenance of knowledge for already trained professionals, since, even with training courses, the lack of continuous applicability of the knowledge learned can reduce over time the ability to use the clinical procedures necessary in specific cases of BLS.