Attitudes of Asian and Polish Adolescents towards the Use of Ecological Innovations in CPR Training

Abstract

Background: The potential use of manikins made of environmentally friendly materials (biodegradable or easily recycled) could be a milestone in promoting cardiac arrest awareness and mass resuscitation training without the threat of generating large amounts of unprocessable waste. The main aim of the study was to compare the attitude of young adults from Asia and Poland towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation training forms and to evaluate the innovative concept of an ecological resuscitation manikin; Methods: This was a survey-based study conducted during two events in Thailand and Poland in 2023; Results: A total of 226 questionnaires were included in the final analysis. Asian respondents were significantly more likely to choose traditional training than Polish participants (78% vs. 58%, respectively). A manikin that is mainly biodegradable was the most common choice across the entire study group. Young Asians were significantly more likely to choose a traditional stationary course, while Polish respondents were highly significantly more likely to opt for hybrid training (online with practical training provided at the student’s home). Conclusions: In the total study group, young people from Poland and parts of Asia are most likely to participate in traditional on-site instructor-led training, but a comparison across groups showed a significant tendency for young Poles to choose a hybrid training option, i.e., a combination of online and hands-on training. Despite some differences, both study groups showed a strong interest in pro-environmental behavior and the use of more ecofriendly solutions than previously used in resuscitation training.

Emergency Scenario-Based Training Curriculum Development: Enhancement of Caregivers for the Elderly’ Emergency Assistance Competency in a Rural Thai Community

“…Although the CPR quality results did not differ between online and face-to-face training, and although online training required more days to improve competency, they nevertheless recommended online training as their first choice ( Chong et al, 2023 ; Lin et al, 2021 ). However, online CPR training might be limited by the internet connection and technology support in rural communities; moreover, most participants prefer traditional face-to-face training ( Jaskiewicz & Timler, 2023 ). Therefore, an effective strategy to improve training quality calls for an assessment of the community context.…”