Impact of Additional Basic Life Support Training on University Students
Author Information
Author(s): Lešnik Damjan, Lešnik Bojan, Golub Jerneja, Križmarić Miljenko, Mally Štefan, Grmec Štefek
Primary Institution: University of Maribor
Hypothesis
Does additional basic life support training improve knowledge and attitudes towards CPR among university students?
Conclusion
Additional basic life support training improves retention of knowledge and attitudes concerning performing CPR in first year university students.
Supporting Evidence
- Students with additional BLS training showed better knowledge retention.
- Only 16% of students with driver's education BLS training were prepared to start CPR without delay.
- Students with no prior BLS training expressed a strong willingness to learn CPR.
Takeaway
More training helps students remember how to save lives better. If they learn CPR twice, they feel more confident to help in emergencies.
Methodology
The study compared knowledge of BLS among three groups of university students with different levels of prior training.
Potential Biases
Students with prior medical training may have had an inherent advantage in knowledge.
Limitations
The group of students without BLS training was relatively small, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
439 students (118 men, 321 women; average age 19.5 years).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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