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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge among nursing students: a questionnaire study
Mutlu Vural1, Mustafa Feridun Koşar2, Orhan Kerimoğlu2
1Department of Cardiology, Bağcılar Teaching and Research Hospital; İstanbul-Turkey. m.vural@hayattakal.org.tr.
Anatolian Journal of Cardiology
|January 4, 2017
Summary
Undergraduate nurses demonstrate good knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) importance but require enhanced training in specific techniques like compression depth and ventilation ratios to improve patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Emergency Medicine
- Nursing Practice
Background:
- Nurses are critical first responders to in-hospital cardiac arrests.
- Effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training is vital for improving patient survival rates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) knowledge of undergraduate nursing students.
- To identify areas for improvement in CPR training programs for nurses.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire assessed CPR knowledge, covering general importance, intervention accuracy, indications, methods, and effectiveness.
- Descriptive statistics and multiple response analyses were conducted using IBM SPSS version 20.
Main Results:
- Students showed good understanding of CPR's clinical importance but average knowledge of indications and effectiveness.
- Mean CPR knowledge score was 64.62±17.84%.
- Awareness was low regarding compression ventilation ratio (11%), compression depth (16.2%), and correct CPR sequence (21.8%).
Conclusions:
- Nursing students possess a foundational understanding of CPR.
- Current CPR training programs need enhancement to improve practical skills and adherence to updated guidelines.
- Regular training updates are necessary to ensure nurses' knowledge and skills align with current CPR best practices.
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