Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards basic life support among graduating class health science and medical students at Dilla University; a cross sectional study

Tadesse, Muhiddin; Seid, Sofia Assen; Getachew, Hailemariam; Ahmed, Siraj

doi:10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104588

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“…Notably, strategies aimed at improving communication and collaboration between lay emergency responders and the professional resuscitation system represent a crucial avenue for saving more lives and empowering lay individuals to perform self-treatment in emergency situations. In alignment with our study, other research [18,19] has shown that 56.9% of medical graduates possessed good knowledge of basic life support, with 94% having received training in basic life support, advanced life support and exposure to populations requiring basic life support. These factors were significantly correlated with a strong grasp of basic life support, consistent with our study's findings.…”

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Analysis of factors influencing the acquisition of basic life support knowledge among standardized training trainees

2024

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) significantly impacts the treatment success of cardiac arrest patients and serves as a simple and practical basic life support (BLS) skill. However, there is a lack of analysis regarding factors influencing BLS knowledge acquisition by trainees after training. In this study, we analyzed and explored this issue based on assessments of 385 trainees newly enrolled in standardized residency training at West China Hospital, Sichuan University in 2022. They came from various medical institutions and underwent a 3-day systematic training in basic life support skills. At the end of the training, their knowledge acquisition was analyzed through an examination. The results indicated that BLS knowledge acquisition scores among these 385 resident trainees were not significantly different in age, gender, education, length of service, professional title, or teaching style preference. However, two factors demonstrated significant influence: the trainees’ profession type (F = 39.45, p < 0.001) and previous BLS training (t = −4.42, p < 0.001). Linear regression analysis indicated that technicians had a 12% lower BLS accuracy compared to doctors (β = −0.12, p < 0.001), while those who had received prior BLS training exhibited an 8% higher accuracy compared to those who had not (β = 0.08, p < 0.001). Thus, it is important to focus on enhancing BLS knowledge and skills among technician trainees in residency training. Additionally, increased standardization in BLS training can prove beneficial in improving trainees’ comprehension and mastery of BLS knowledge.

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Analysis of factors influencing the acquisition of basic life support knowledge among standardized training trainees

2024

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“…Although it is not always long to work describing the large number of cardiac arrest cases that have been treated, the longer a nurse works will build her confidence in facing 587 various kinds of difficult circumstances, such as cardiac arrest. Some studies also mention that almost half of newly graduated nurses have low confidence in performing CPR (Tadesse, Seid, Getachew, & Ali, 2022). This also explains why nurses who have just worked have low selfconfidence.…”

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Determinants factors on Public Health Centre nurses' confidence in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Sasmito,

Purnamasari,

Sumartini

et al. 2024

Internat.Jrnl.

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Background: Most cardiac arrests occur outside the hospital (out-of-hospital cardiac arrest/OHCA). Public Health Centre (PHC) nurses are one of the important components of the chain of survival. The confidence of PHC nurses in performing Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is still questioned.Purpose: To analyze the factors determining the level of confidence of PHC nurses in performing CPR.Method: An observational analytical study with a cross-sectional approach involving 30 nurses from 2 PHCs in Banten Province, Indonesia taken using a total sampling technique.Results: A total of 30 participants participated in this study. The average age of participants was 36.4 years with an age range between 26-55 years. Most participants were male 17/56.7%, had a diploma education background of 21/70.0%, and had upgraded their BLS training 23/76.7%. On average, participants had worked for 6.5 years and managed 3.4 cases of cardiac arrest (CA) during their time as nurses. It was found that gender, educational background, and BLS training status were not associated with the nurse's level of confidence in performing CPR. While employment status has a significant relationship with confidence in performing. Age has a strong relationship with self-confidence with an r rank value of 0.447. Length of work also showed a relationship with self-confidence with an r-rank value of 0.503. Likewise, the number of CA cases ever managed has a relationship with self-confidence with an r rank of 0.419.Conclusion: Gender, educational background, and BLS training status were not associated with nurses' confidence levels in performing CPR. Employment status, age, length of work, and number of CA cases managed were associated with nurses' confidence in performing CPR.

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“…In the Swiss study conducted in 2022 it was concluded that implementing corrective measures to improve communication, restore motivation, and ultimately increase BLS knowledge among medical and dental students should be considered [19]. The results of a study performed at the Dilla University in 2021 showed that health sciences students attending graduate classes during the study period had unsatisfactory knowledge of BLS, and the introduction of BLS training to the study curriculum was recommended [20]. Therefore, it can be concluded that the authors of numerous reports from around the world agree that although the topic of BLS has been addressed many times before, a continuous effort should be made to raise the awareness in the field, improve people's skills and educate them on the topic, which is especially important for health-related students.…”

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Knowledge of Students of Selected Fields at the Medical University of Lodz on Basic Resuscitation Procedures

Tchórzewski,

Tchórzewska,

Rzeźnicki

et al. 2023

Journal of Health Study and Medicine

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Background Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a sudden medical condition in which the mechanical function of the heart is impaired and consequently ceases. It is the most common cause of human death in Europe. In order to increase survival rates, it is essential to spread knowledge among the public about life-saving techniques. Medical students, as a specific health-related group, should be familiar with current life-threatening emergency management regimens. Objective The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge of students of selected faculties at the Medical University of Lodz on basic resuscitation procedures (BLS – Basic Life Support). Material and methods Online survey questionnaire consisting of 25 questions developed by the study authors. The study involved 327 students of selected faculties: medicine, nursing, paramedicine, public health at the Medical University of Lodz. Inclusion criteria for the study: age >= 18 years, status as a student of the aforementioned faculties at the Medical University of Lodz, informed consent to participate in the study. Results 80.7% (264) of the students were familiar with the management algorithm: 85.6% (89) of medical students, 79.8% (67) of nursing students, 81.0% (60) of paramedic students, and 71.6% (48) of public health students; 81.5% (145) of those familiar with the algorithm were female, and 79.9% (119) were male students. 92.3% of medical students, 82.1% of nursing students, 90.3% of paramedic students and 64.1% of public health students had knowledge of AEDs. Among the respondents, the most common sources of knowledge about BLS were the medical school classes (68.5% (224)) and the Internet (24.16% (79)). Conclusions The knowledge of the students of selected courses of the Medical University of Lodz was satisfactory. The majority of students knew the procedure algorithm and emergency numbers. The main source of BLS knowledge for students were classes at the medical university and the Internet. The process of educating medical students and the entire society about BLS should be continuously pursued.

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Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards basic life support among graduating class health science and medical students at Dilla University; a cross sectional study

Cited by 9 publications

References 15 publications

Analysis of factors influencing the acquisition of basic life support knowledge among standardized training trainees

Analysis of factors influencing the acquisition of basic life support knowledge among standardized training trainees

Determinants factors on Public Health Centre nurses' confidence in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Knowledge of Students of Selected Fields at the Medical University of Lodz on Basic Resuscitation Procedures

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