Paediatric resuscitation training: is e-learning the answer? A before and after pilot study

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Emergency Medicine
• Pediatric Resuscitation

Background:

• Effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is critical for pediatric emergencies.
• Traditional training methods may have limitations in knowledge retention and skill application.
• Assessing the impact of novel educational tools like e-learning is essential for improving clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of an e-learning program in enhancing pediatric CPR knowledge and competence.
• To assess improvements in basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) skills among healthcare professionals.
• To determine the impact on specific resuscitation steps and participant confidence.

Main Methods:

• Prospective before-and-after pilot study design.
• Participants included emergency department doctors and new graduate nurses.
• Paediatric resuscitation simulations were conducted pre- and post-e-learning module completion.

Main Results:

• Significant improvements observed in BLS (51%) and ALS (57%) performance.
• Overall competence reached 89% for BLS and 65% for ALS.
• E-learning also improved time to rhythm recognition and defibrillation, and self-reported knowledge and confidence.

Conclusions:

• E-learning is an effective method for improving pediatric CPR knowledge and competence.
• The program demonstrated positive outcomes in a simulated cardiac arrest environment.
• This approach holds promise for enhancing resuscitation skills in pediatric healthcare professionals.