Assessment of level of knowledge of basic life support algorithm among medical and nursing students in a tertiary care teaching hospital

Vausedvan, Bindhu; Lucas, Anupa; Devi, M Geetha; Bhaskar, Anitha; Areekal, Binu

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20164285

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“…In the present study 43% of participants knew the correct position of chest compression, while 62.8% of students from Vausedvan B et al study knew the correct position of chest compression. 12,15 Knowledge on performing BLS sequence in our present study was 24% and similar studies showed 18.3% knowledge on sequence of procedures for doing BLS. 12 Only 13% responded correctly to the depth of chest compression and knowledge of rate of chest compressions to breaths was 53% in the present study, while an improved knowledge (40.8%) on the depth of chest compression was reported by a similar study on medical, dental and nursing interns, but showed less percentage of knowledge on rate of chest compressions to breaths (42%).…”

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confidence: 72%

“…Sample size was calculated assuming the proportion of knowledge of MBBS students. The BLS knowledge was observed to be 14.4% as per the study by Bindhu Vausedvan et al 12 The other parameters considered for sample size calculation were 7% absolute precision and 95% confidence level.…”

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confidence: 69%

“…62% of students were able to expand the term BLS in the present study while in a study by Vasudevan B et al, 76.3% answered correctly. 12 Some MBBS batches got a two hour session on BLS by community medicine department in the study done by Vasudevan B et al This may be the reason of slight increase in the knowledge of students.…”

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confidence: 99%

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To assess knowledge and awareness of basic life support among final year medical students in tertiary care teaching centre: A cross sectional study

Uma¹,

Sahithya

Manoj³

2021

IJCA

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Successfulcardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) relies upon the information and aptitudes of basic life support (BLS). Knowledge of basic life support is needed for budding medical students as they will encounter such situation on a daily basis. The study aimed to evaluate the knowledge of basic life support (BLS) among undergraduate final year students.A descriptive, cross-sectional study was led in a tertiary care medical college from July 2019 to August 2019. The study participants were final year MBBS students. 100 final year students were given questionnaire about basic life support according to the guidelines laid down by the American Heart Association Guidelines for BLS. The outcome variables knowledge and awareness were analysed in terms of frequencies and percentages. (yes/no). IBM SPSS version 22 was used for statistical analysis.Self-grading of BLS knowledge level was assessed and the results showed that 62(62%) had average knowledge and 38(38%) had poor knowledge. In Self-assessment question, the reason for lack of BLS knowledge was, 7(7%) due to busy curriculum, 7(7%) lack of interest, 65(65%) non-availability of training and 21(21%) responded as combination of all three factors. Awareness and knowledge about basic life support (BLS) is certainly required for medical care experts as they experience such circumstance consistently, and will help them a long way in saving lives. Proper training and workshops are mandatory on BLS/CPR in our undergraduate medical curriculum.

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To assess knowledge and awareness of basic life support among final year medical students in tertiary care teaching centre: A cross sectional study

Uma¹,

Sahithya

Manoj³

2021

IJCA

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“…In a study conducted by Vausedvan B et al 12 entitled the knowledge assessment of BLS in tertiary care hospital in Kottayam , Kerala it was found only 3.7% showed good knowledge regarding BLS(6.6±2.5) which when compared with our study with a mean score of knowledge among final years 3.97±.927 whereas 4.980±.422 among house surgeons in the pretest interventional group. There were 575 MBBS students and all were between the age 18-21 whereas in our study it was 24.51 years.…”

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Would Mandatory Teaching of Bls, Acls and Pals Improve the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Medical Students in Emergency Care?

James

Fabin

Mutalik

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IJMBS

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Background and objective: The medical students should be trained in BLS/ACLS/PALS in order to attain the skills for emergency patient management. The objective of the study is to compare the knowledge, attitude and practice about BLS/ACLS/PALS among the interventional and non-interventional groups both before intervention and after intervention. Methods: This interventional study was done among final year medical students and house surgeons in six Medical colleges of Northern Kerala.The study subjects were categorized into two groups,Category 1 received an orientation class on BLS/ACLS/PALS and students belonging to category 2 did not receive the orientation class. A pre-validated pretested questionnaire to assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of medical students regarding BLS/ACLS/PALS was distributed after the orientation class.The control group (category 2) who did not receive the orientation class also were given the questionnaire same as that of other group. Results: Total of 608 students participated in this study.Out of which 325 received an orientation class. Unpaired t-test done in pretest among interventional and non-interventional group showed p value>0.01 which implied that both groups were comparable. The mean scores of Knowledge, attitude and practice in the post test increased to 8.111±1.507, 2.328±.743, 2.065±.297 among house surgeons and an increment to 6.260±1.087, 2.277±.474, 1.659±.659 among final years in the interventional group as when compared with the scores of the non-interventional group. Paired t test also showed significant difference among interventional group while there was no change in the non-interventional group.(p>0.05). Conclusion: BLS/ACLS/PALS training among undergraduates can improve the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of medical students thereby increasing the resuscitation as well as the survival of patients in emergency care. Keywords: BLS, ACLS , PALS, Resuscitation

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“…Every person should know about basic life support resuscitation (BLS) skill, but its knowledge is vital for medical and paramedical personnel. Structured training & retraining is required for its efficient execution [15,16,17].…”

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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Basic Life Support among First Year Undergraduate Nursing Students

Ravivarman

Kamala

2021

JPRI

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Introduction: Early initiation of Basic life support (BLS) with Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an important contributory factor in the survival of Cardiac arrest. Effective and timely CPR reduces the likelihood of death following sudden cardiac arrest. Adequate knowledge and skills regarding BLS and appropriate application of the same is an essential requisite for nursing students. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding Basic life support among first year undergraduate Nursing students. Materials and Methods: Quantitative pre experimental research design was adopted for this present study. First year 59 undergraduate Nursing students were chosen by Purposive sampling technique. The data were collected by using demographic proforma and self structured knowledge questionnaire. Results: Pre-test and post- test knowledge scores revealed that during pre-test, the mean score 8.6±3.07 (SD) which is 43% of the total mean score, whereas in post-test, the mean score was 15.13 ± 2.26(SD) which is 75.65% of the total mean score depicting difference of 32.65% increase in mean percentage of score. The calculated‘t’ value 24.89 which is higher than the P<0.05, stated that highly significant difference between the pre-test and post-test. It proved that the structured teaching programme was highly effective to improve the student’s knowledge.

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Assessment of level of knowledge of basic life support algorithm among medical and nursing students in a tertiary care teaching hospital

Cited by 9 publications

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To assess knowledge and awareness of basic life support among final year medical students in tertiary care teaching centre: A cross sectional study

To assess knowledge and awareness of basic life support among final year medical students in tertiary care teaching centre: A cross sectional study

Would Mandatory Teaching of Bls, Acls and Pals Improve the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Medical Students in Emergency Care?

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Basic Life Support among First Year Undergraduate Nursing Students

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