Factors Affecting the Participants' Skills Test Performance in a Basic Life Support Course

Zafar, Saerah Iffat; Shahiryar, Alina

doi:10.29271/jcpsp.2019.09.810

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“…Despite these gaps, a generally positive attitude towards engaging in CPR and AED training and community projects was noted among participants, resonating with literature that underscores the healthcare community's recognition of BLS's value (11,18). Interestingly, our study found no significant impact of gender or experience on BLS knowledge and practice, aligning with other research findings indicating that these demographic factors do not necessarily correlate with BLS proficiency (13). This suggests that the observed knowledge and practice gaps might be universally prevalent across different healthcare professional demographics, further advocating for tailored educational strategies.…”

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A Comparative Study of Doctors and Nurses Regarding the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Basic Life Support in Tertiary Care Hospitals of Peshawar

Usman,

Ullah,

Rahman

et al. 2024

JHRR

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Background: Basic Life Support (BLS) is a critical skill set for healthcare providers, enabling them to offer immediate assistance in cardiac emergencies. In Peshawar, Pakistan, the knowledge, attitude, and practice of BLS among doctors and nurses in tertiary care hospitals have not been extensively studied, despite the region's significant healthcare demands. Understanding these aspects can inform targeted improvements in BLS training and preparedness. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding BLS among doctors and nurses working in tertiary care hospitals in Peshawar, identifying gaps and areas for enhancement. Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted from July to October 2023. The sample comprised 249 healthcare professionals (102 doctors and 147 nurses) selected through convenience sampling. Participants were assessed using a validated questionnaire adapted from previous research, covering demographics, knowledge, attitude, and practice related to BLS. Data analysis utilized SPSS version 27, with descriptive statistics summarizing demographics, and inferential statistics (independent samples T-test) examining associations between knowledge levels and demographic variables. Results: The majority of participants were aged 26 to 30 years (47.4%), with nurses representing 59% of the sample. Knowledge assessment showed that 86.3% correctly identified the BLS abbreviation, but only 10.8% knew the correct first response for an unresponsive individual on the road. About 33.3% of participants displayed poor knowledge, with 49.0% demonstrating average knowledge. In practice scenarios, 56.2% exhibited poor practice. No significant differences were found in knowledge and practice based on gender or experience. Conclusion: The study highlights significant gaps in BLS knowledge and practice among healthcare providers in Peshawar's tertiary care hospitals, despite generally positive attitudes towards BLS. The findings underscore the need for enhanced BLS training programs, emphasizing practical skills and regular updates to guidelines. Addressing these educational gaps is crucial for improving patient outcomes in cardiac emergencies.

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A Comparative Study of Doctors and Nurses Regarding the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Basic Life Support in Tertiary Care Hospitals of Peshawar

Usman,

Ullah,

Rahman

et al. 2024

JHRR

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“…This finding was in contradiction to a study conducted by Zafar and Shahiryar, which reported no such remarkable association between the variables. 25 …”

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“…This finding was in contradiction to a study conducted by Zafar and Shahiryar, which reported no such remarkable association between the variables. 25 A positive attitude towards performing BLS and CPR is another factor to consider while carrying out a successful resuscitation. Our study revealed that the majority of the participants (68.7%) had a positive attitude towards BLS.…”

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Factors affecting knowledge and attitude of healthcare workers towards basic life support in Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan: a cross-sectional analysis

Hasnain,

Hussan,

Khan

et al. 2023

BMJ Open

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ObjectiveThis study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude of healthcare workers towards basic life support (BLS) in Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, and to investigate the factors affecting them.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingThis study was carried out in a tertiary care hospital in Peshawar, Pakistan.Participants201 healthcare professionals were recruited for this study through simple convenience sampling which included house officers (HOs), trained medical officers, postgraduate residents, professors, specialty registrars and nurses. Healthcare professionals who were reluctant to give consent were excluded from the study.ResultsAmong the chosen participants, only 16.4% had good knowledge whereas 63% had a good attitude towards BLS. Knowledge of participants was found to be positively associated with less time elapsed between the training sessions (p=0.041). On the other hand, factors such as age(p=0.004), designation (p=0.05), number of BLS sessions attended (p=0.012) and the time elapsed since the last BLS session attended (p=0.015), were positively associated with the attitude of healthcare professionals.ConclusionThe level of knowledge and attitude towards BLS by healthcare professionals was suboptimal. Those individuals who had attended BLS training sessions frequently had better knowledge and attitude as compared with their counterparts.

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The Impacts of Unrecognized Language and Cultural Barriers During an Educational and Training Activity

Owens

Nzumba

2021

Military Medicine

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Language and cultural barriers are associated with poor health outcomes. Communication is arguably the most important variable associated with a successful educational and training Global Health Engagement (GHE) and often unrecognized even when attempts are made to address this barrier. Madagascar’s GHE activity improved after the addition of local Malagasy translation to fully translated official French instruction.

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Factors Affecting the Participants' Skills Test Performance in a Basic Life Support Course

Abstract: Objective: To determine the effect of age, gender, varying specialties and year of residency on the practical skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in participants of basic life support (BLS) courses run at

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A Comparative Study of Doctors and Nurses Regarding the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Basic Life Support in Tertiary Care Hospitals of Peshawar

A Comparative Study of Doctors and Nurses Regarding the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Basic Life Support in Tertiary Care Hospitals of Peshawar

Factors affecting knowledge and attitude of healthcare workers towards basic life support in Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan: a cross-sectional analysis

The Impacts of Unrecognized Language and Cultural Barriers During an Educational and Training Activity

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