Effectiveness of web-based education in addition to basic life support learning activities: A cluster randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Effective education in basic life support (BLS) may improve the early initiation of high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation (CPR-AED).

Aim

To compare the learning outcome in terms of practical skills and knowledge of BLS after participating in learning activities related to BLS, with and without web-based education in cardiovascular diseases (CVD).

Methods

Laymen (n = 2,623) were cluster randomised to either BLS education or to web-based education in CVD before BLS training. The participants were assessed by a questionnaire for theoretical knowledge and then by a simulated scenario for practical skills. The total score for practical skills in BLS six months after training was the primary outcome. The total score for

SUBMITTER: Bylow H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6622500 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature