Brief: when to place your staff in "Jeopardy"--a CPR teaching strategy

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Adult Learning Theory

Background:

• Staff development instructors utilize diverse teaching methods.
• Games offer novelty and versatility in educational strategies.
• Effective review of complex material is crucial for recertification.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of a game-based learning strategy for CPR recertification.
• To assess participant reception of a novel teaching approach.

Main Methods:

• Development and implementation of a CPR Jeopardy game for staff recertification.
• Incorporation of the game into eight training sessions.
• Collection of participant feedback post-session.

Main Results:

• The CPR Jeopardy game was successfully implemented across multiple sessions.
• Participants provided consistently positive feedback on the game format.
• The game effectively facilitated review of CPR recertification content.

Conclusions:

• Game-based learning, specifically CPR Jeopardy, is a viable and effective strategy for staff development.
• The novel approach enhances engagement and knowledge retention for CPR recertification.
• The program's success warrants its continued use and future modifications.