Non-resuscitative first-aid training for children and laypeople: a systematic review

He, Zhimin; Wynn, Persephone; Kendrick, Denise

doi:10.1136/emermed-2013-202389

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“…This study does not, however, assess whether first‐aid training makes bystanders more likely to step up and provide first aid in an emergency. Studies that have examined the effect of first‐aid training on helping behaviour are inconsistent …”

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Bystander first aid in trauma – prevalence and quality: a prospective observational study

Bakke

Steinvik

Eidissen

et al. 2015

Acta Anaesthesiol Scand

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BackgroundBystander first aid and basic life support can likely improve victim survival in trauma. In contrast to bystander first aid and out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrest, little is known about the role of bystanders in trauma response. Our aim was to determine how frequently first aid is given to trauma victims by bystanders, the quality of this aid, the professional background of first‐aid providers, and whether previous first‐aid training affects aid quality.MethodsWe conducted a prospective 18‐month study in two mixed urban–rural Norwegian counties. The personnel on the first ambulance responding to trauma calls assessed and documented first aid performed by bystanders using a standard form.ResultsA total of 330 trauma calls were included, with bystanders present in 97% of cases. Securing an open airway was correctly performed for 76% of the 43 patients in need of this first‐aid measure. Bleeding control was provided correctly for 81% of 63 patients for whom this measure was indicated, and prevention of hypothermia for 62% of 204 patients. Among the first‐aid providers studied, 35% had some training in first aid. Bystanders with documented first‐aid training gave better first aid than those where first‐aid training status was unknown.ConclusionsA majority of the trauma patients studied received correct pre‐hospital first aid, but still there is need for considerable improvement, particularly hypothermia prevention. Previous first‐aid training seems to improve the quality of first aid provided. The effect on patient survival needs to be investigated.

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Bystander first aid in trauma – prevalence and quality: a prospective observational study

Bakke

Steinvik

Eidissen

et al. 2015

Acta Anaesthesiol Scand

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“…A recent systematic review highlighted that no conclusions can be drawn concerning the most effective first aid training courses or programmes or the age at which training can be most effectively provided 21. It is important to assess the effectiveness of standardised first aid training as a basis for policy development and provision of first aid training.…”

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Are schoolteachers able to teach first aid to children younger than 6 years? A comparative study

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ObjectivesThis study was designed to assess the knowledge acquired by very young children (<6 years) trained by their own teachers at nursery school. This comparative study assessed the effect of training before the age of 6 years compared with a group of age-matched untrained children.SettingSome schoolteachers were trained by emergency medical teams to perform basic first aid.ParticipantsEighteen classes comprising 315 pupils were randomly selected: nine classes of trained pupils (cohort C1) and nine classes of untrained pupils (cohort C2).Primary and secondary outcome measuresThe test involved observing and describing three pictures and using the phone to call the medical emergency centre. Assessment of each child was based on nine criteria, and was performed by the teacher 2 months after completion of first aid training.ResultsThis study concerned 285 pupils: 140 trained and 145 untrained. The majority of trained pupils gave the expected answers for all criteria and reacted appropriately by assessing the situation and alerting emergency services (55.7−89.3% according to the questions). Comparison of the two groups revealed a significantly greater ability of trained pupils to describe an emergency situation (p<0.005) and raise the alert (p<0.0001).ConclusionsThis study shows the ability of very young children to assimilate basic skills as taught by their own schoolteachers.

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“…In return, if someone lacks information then it will cause him to have difficulties to deal such situations. Health education about first aid improves score of habitual knowledge to help and improve self-esteem in providing first aid (He, Wynn & Kendrick, 2014).…”

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Both Peer Education and Demonstration Method Improve Student’s Knowledge in First Aid of Traffic Accident

Prasetyawan

Fitri

Setyoadi

2019

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Non-resuscitative first-aid training for children and laypeople: a systematic review

Cited by 26 publications

References 29 publications

Bystander first aid in trauma – prevalence and quality: a prospective observational study

Bystander first aid in trauma – prevalence and quality: a prospective observational study

Are schoolteachers able to teach first aid to children younger than 6 years? A comparative study

Both Peer Education and Demonstration Method Improve Student’s Knowledge in First Aid of Traffic Accident

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