A comparison between the effects of simulation of basic CPR training and workshops on firefighters’ knowledge and skills: experimental study
Abstract Background One of the most common causes of death worldwide is cardiopulmonary arrest. Firefighters are among the first responders at the scenes of accidents and can, therefore, play a key part in performing basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for victims who need it. The present stud...
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| description | Abstract Background One of the most common causes of death worldwide is cardiopulmonary arrest. Firefighters are among the first responders at the scenes of accidents and can, therefore, play a key part in performing basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for victims who need it. The present study was conducted to compare the effects of simulation training against workshops on the CPR knowledge and skills of firefighters in the south of Iran. Methods This experimental (Interventional) study was conducted on 60 firefighters of south of Fars province, Iran. The study was undertaken from March to July 2023. Through random allocation, the participants were divided into two groups: simulation-based training (30 members) and traditional workshop training (30 members). The participants’ CPR knowledge and practical skills were measured before, immediately after, and three months after intervention. Results The findings of the study revealed a statistically significant difference between the pretest and posttest CPR knowledge and skill mean scores of the simulation groups as compared to the workshop group (p < 0.001). As measured three months after the intervention, the firefighters’ knowledge and skill mean scores were still significantly different from their pretest mean scores (p < 0.001); however, they had declined, which can be attributed to the fact that the study population did not frequently exercise CPR. Conclusion Based on the findings of the study, even though both methods of education were effective on enhancing the firefighters’ CPR knowledge and skill, simulation training had a far greater impact than training in workshops. In view of the decline in the participants’ knowledge and skill scores over time, it is recommended that short simulation training courses on CPR should be repeated on a regular basis. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3ced812096e34792bf05d11f25dfc11a2024-03-05T19:26:02ZengBMCBMC Medical Education1472-69202024-02-0124111010.1186/s12909-024-05165-zA comparison between the effects of simulation of basic CPR training and workshops on firefighters’ knowledge and skills: experimental studyAmir Faghihi0Zeinab Naderi1Mohammad Mehdi Keshtkar2Leila Nikrouz3Mostafa Bijani4Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing, Fasa University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Medical Surgical Nursing, Sirjan School of Medical SciencesStudent Research Committee, Fasa University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing, Fasa University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing, Fasa University of Medical SciencesAbstract Background One of the most common causes of death worldwide is cardiopulmonary arrest. Firefighters are among the first responders at the scenes of accidents and can, therefore, play a key part in performing basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for victims who need it. The present study was conducted to compare the effects of simulation training against workshops on the CPR knowledge and skills of firefighters in the south of Iran. Methods This experimental (Interventional) study was conducted on 60 firefighters of south of Fars province, Iran. The study was undertaken from March to July 2023. Through random allocation, the participants were divided into two groups: simulation-based training (30 members) and traditional workshop training (30 members). The participants’ CPR knowledge and practical skills were measured before, immediately after, and three months after intervention. Results The findings of the study revealed a statistically significant difference between the pretest and posttest CPR knowledge and skill mean scores of the simulation groups as compared to the workshop group (p < 0.001). As measured three months after the intervention, the firefighters’ knowledge and skill mean scores were still significantly different from their pretest mean scores (p < 0.001); however, they had declined, which can be attributed to the fact that the study population did not frequently exercise CPR. Conclusion Based on the findings of the study, even though both methods of education were effective on enhancing the firefighters’ CPR knowledge and skill, simulation training had a far greater impact than training in workshops. In view of the decline in the participants’ knowledge and skill scores over time, it is recommended that short simulation training courses on CPR should be repeated on a regular basis.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-05165-zBasic life supportFirefightersCardiopulmonary resuscitationSimulationEducation |
| spellingShingle | Amir Faghihi Zeinab Naderi Mohammad Mehdi Keshtkar Leila Nikrouz Mostafa Bijani A comparison between the effects of simulation of basic CPR training and workshops on firefighters’ knowledge and skills: experimental study BMC Medical Education Basic life support Firefighters Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Simulation Education |
| title | A comparison between the effects of simulation of basic CPR training and workshops on firefighters’ knowledge and skills: experimental study |
| title_full | A comparison between the effects of simulation of basic CPR training and workshops on firefighters’ knowledge and skills: experimental study |
| title_fullStr | A comparison between the effects of simulation of basic CPR training and workshops on firefighters’ knowledge and skills: experimental study |
| title_full_unstemmed | A comparison between the effects of simulation of basic CPR training and workshops on firefighters’ knowledge and skills: experimental study |
| title_short | A comparison between the effects of simulation of basic CPR training and workshops on firefighters’ knowledge and skills: experimental study |
| title_sort | comparison between the effects of simulation of basic cpr training and workshops on firefighters knowledge and skills experimental study |
| topic | Basic life support Firefighters Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Simulation Education |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-05165-z |
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