Effectiveness of Basic Life Support Training for Rural Community Dwelling Elderly

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Community Dwelling
• Interventions: Behavioral: BLS training program

• Registration Number: NCT05814120
• Lead Sponsor: Chang Gung University of Science and Technology

Brief Summary

The goal of this pre-post study is to test the effectiveness of basic life support (BLS) training for rural community-dwelling Elderly. The main question it aims to answer are can the training program tailored for rural elderly improve basic life support knowledge, attitude, and skills? Participants will receive an innovative BLS training program.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-05-01
• Primary Completion: 2022-08-31
• Study Completion: 2022-08-31
• Study First Submitted: 2023-01-31
• Status Verified: 2023-04
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-04-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-04-03
• Study First Posted: 2023-04-14
• Last Update Posted: 2023-04-14

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 218

Inclusion Criteria

age older than 65-year-old, intact cognition, coordinated activities, and no history of severe cardiovascular disease, asthma, or lower extremity impairment.

Exclusion Criteria

severe visual and hearing impairment, impractical to move, and mental illness.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Experimental arm	BLS training program	Geriatric-specific BLS training program

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Changes to the BLS Knowledge Questionnaire	Completion by study, average 60 minutes.	The BLS knowledge assessment consisted of 10 questions with structured "yes" or "no" answers and was based on expert consensus from the AHA (AHA, 2020). Scores were calculated based on the number of correct answers given, with higher scores indicating a greater understanding of BLS.
Changes to the BLS attitude Questionnaire	Completion by study, average 60 minutes.	The BLS attitude questionnaire contained five statements with five-point Likert-type scale responses ranging from "strongly agree" to "strongly disagree." Positive attitudinal answers awarded higher scores.
The observable BLS skill checklist	Completion by study, average 60 minutes.	The observable BLS skill checklist included ten steps related to BLS practices, such as assessing responsiveness, calling for help, and using an AED. The researcher completed the checklist and rated each step on a 2-point scale, with higher scores indicating better BLS practices.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Chang Gung University of Science and Technology; 🇨🇳 Chiayi City, Taiwan