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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Emergency Medicine Training
  • Public Health Interventions

Background:

  • First-aid training is mandatory for Austrian driver's licenses.
  • Existing curriculum faces revision for improved engagement and skill retention.
  • Focus on reduced theory, enhanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) practice, and modern media integration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare a novel first-aid training course design against the standard curriculum.
  • To evaluate the impact of revised teaching methods on participant confidence and skill retention.

Main Methods:

  • A cluster-randomized controlled trial involving 66 participants.
  • Participant and observer blinding ensured study integrity.
  • Skills, CPR effectiveness, and action correctness assessed six months post-training.

Main Results:

  • Interventional group showed significantly higher self-confidence (VAS 57 vs. 41).
  • Improved CPR metrics: closer compression rate (98/min vs. 110/min), faster initial compression (25s vs. 36s), and quicker defibrillator shock delivery (86s vs. 92s).
  • Enhanced defibrillator handling and proactive shock management observed in the interventional group.

Conclusions:

  • Teaching methods and practical training duration significantly influence motivation, self-confidence, and skill retention.
  • Curriculum reorganization and content rescheduling can optimize first-aid course outcomes.
  • Revised training approaches are effective in improving critical first-aid competencies.