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The Effect of Different Simulation Methods Used in Adult Basic Life Support Training

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
First Aid
Registration Number
NCT06169839
Lead Sponsor
Ankara University
Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of different simulation methods Virtual Reality-Aided Simulation (VRS), High-Fidelity Simulation (HFS), Low-Fidelity Simulation (LFS) used in adult Basic Life Support (BLS) training on the knowledge, skills, self-efficacy, and satisfaction levels of lay rescuers who are not health professionals.

Detailed Description

The study population included Ministry of Health personnel, and the sample comprised participants of the certified BLS training held on December 3-6, 2023. Sample size was calculated using G\*Power (v3.1.9), based on a medium effect size (d = 0.25), with α = 0.05, power = 0.95, three groups, and three time points. The analysis indicated a minimum of 54 participants; accounting for possible dropouts, 21 individuals were included per group, totaling 63 volunteers. The data collection instruments included the Descriptive Characteristics Form, the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), the BLS Knowledge Level Assessment Form, the BLS Skills Evaluation Form, the BLS Self-Efficacy Questionnaire, and the BLS Training Satisfaction Survey.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
63
Inclusion Criteria
  • Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the research
  • Being between the ages of 18-65
  • Having applied for Basic life support and Automatic external defibrillator training with a participation certificate issued by the Ministry of Health.
  • Being a Ministry of Health personnel.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Refusal to participate in the research
  • Becoming a health professional
  • Receiving previously authorized basic first aid training.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Basic Life Support (BLS) Knowledge Level Evaluation3 months

20 multiple-choice questionnaires aimed at measuring the BLS knowledge level prepared by the researcher in line with the relevant literature. It is evaluated on the basis of the highest 20 and the lowest 0 points. Getting high scores from the questions indicates a high level of BLS knowledge. Application process; pre-test, post-training post-test and 3-month post-test.

Basic Life Support Application Skill3 months

Basic Life Support Application Skill Form and CPR effectiveness : BLS skill evaluation form used by the Ministry of Health. It consists of 11 questions. The highest score is 20 and the lowest is 0. Getting high scores from the questions indicates a high level of BLS skill level. CPR effectiveness (compression rate, depth and chest recoil) will be measured via a QCPR manikin.

Application process; post-training test and 3-month post-test.

Basic Life Support Self-Efficacy3 months

It was created to measure self-efficacy in emergency CPR, based on the General Self-Efficacy Scale. 4 items are 7-point Likert type. Getting high scores on the items indicates a high level of general self-efficacy. Application process; post-training test and 3-month post-test.

Basic Life Support Training Satisfaction3 days

A choice will be made between 0 and 10. "0" indicates I am not satisfied at all, "10" indicates I am very satisfied. Application process; post-training testing.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
General Self-Efficacy Scale (GÖYS)3 days

The number of items is 10. The scale was prepared as a 4-point Likert type. Getting high scores on the items indicates a high level of general self-efficacy. Application process; pre-training test.

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

T.R. Ministry of Health Bilkent Campus Universiteler District Şehit Mehmet Bayraktar Caddesi

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Ankara, Turkey

Ankara University, Nursing Faculty

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Ankara, Altindağ, Turkey

T.R. Ministry of Health Bilkent Campus Universiteler District Şehit Mehmet Bayraktar Caddesi
🇹🇷Ankara, Turkey

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