A pilot study of flipped cardiopulmonary resuscitation training: Which items can be self-trained?. (December 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Van Raemdonck, Veerle; Aerenhouts, Dirk; Monsieurs, Koen; De Martelaer, Kristine
• Is Part Of: Health education journal. Volume 76:Number 8(2017)
• Page Start: 946
• Page End: 955
• Publication Date: 2017-12
• Subjects: BLS -- BLS training -- flipped classroom -- health promotion -- physical education; Health education -- Periodicals; 613.071
• DOI: 10.1177/0017896917727561
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0017-8969

Abstract

Objective: This study evaluated self-trained basic life support (BLS) skills acquired from an e-learning platform to design a complementary in-class training approach. Design: In total, 41 students (15–17 years, 29 men) participated in a pilot study on self-training in BLS. After 6 weeks, a compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) test assessed the skills acquired. Setting: A practice-based research setting. All data were collected in Flemish secondary schools in the context of the regular school curriculum. Methods: All tests were video-recorded. Data on motor skills were additionally collected on a Resusci Anne mannequin with Skillreporting software ® . Quantitative data were analysed by analysis of variance (ANOVA). The qualitative aspects of basic life-saving actions were evaluated using European Resuscitation Council (ERC) guidelines. Results: Alerting emergency services, checking for consciousness and placing electrodes can be learned autonomously and be taught by means of pre-instruction. Hands-on training is necessary for compression skills and freeing the airway. Conclusion: Self-training in BLS offers insight into a flipped classroom CPR training strategy. Hands-on training should focus on motor skills, including head tilt and compression depth.