DARE Train-the-Trainer Pedagogy Development Using 2-Round Delphi Methodology

Area of Science:

• Emergency Medicine
• Public Health Education

Background:

• Dispatcher-assisted CPR and AED programs empower lay responders during out-of-hospital cardiac arrests.
• Standardizing training ensures consistent and effective emergency response education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To formalize the curriculum and standardize information delivery for dispatcher-assisted first responder programs.
• To develop consensus-based recommendations for CPR and AED training pedagogy.

Main Methods:

• A panel of 20 experts utilized the Delphi methodology to reach consensus on training components.
• Consensus was defined as a 70% agreement rate, with iterative voting rounds for items with 60%-69% agreement.

Main Results:

• Seventy consensus statements were agreed upon after two rounds of voting.
• Key areas covered include CPR techniques, trainer qualifications, AED usage, and training materials.

Conclusions:

• The study provides a standardized framework and recommendations for dispatcher-assisted CPR and AED training programs.
• This standardization aims to improve lay responder preparedness and effectiveness in emergency situations.