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Effectiveness of web-based education in addition to basic life support learning activities: A cluster randomised
Helene Bylow1, Thomas Karlsson2, Margret Lepp3,4,5
1Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Plos One
|July 12, 2019
Summary
Web-based education in cardiovascular diseases (CVD) alongside basic life support (BLS) training improved practical skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation (CPR-AED). While effective, the clinical impact of this enhanced BLS education was minor.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Emergency Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Effective basic life support (BLS) education is crucial for timely, high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation (CPR-AED) initiation.
- Web-based education may offer a supplementary method to enhance BLS training outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effectiveness of BLS training with and without integrated web-based cardiovascular disease (CVD) education on laymen's practical skills and knowledge.
- To assess the long-term impact of supplementary web-based education on BLS proficiency.
Main Methods:
- A cluster randomized trial involving 2,623 laymen comparing BLS training alone versus BLS training combined with web-based CVD education.
- Participants were evaluated using theoretical knowledge questionnaires and simulated practical skill scenarios.
- Primary outcome was the total score for practical BLS skills at six months post-training.
Main Results:
- BLS training augmented with web-based CVD education yielded statistically significant higher practical skill scores at six months (p=0.03) and immediately post-training (p=0.004).
- Secondary outcomes, including self-assessed knowledge and confidence, also showed improvements in the combined group.
Conclusions:
- Integrating web-based CVD education into BLS training enhances practical skill acquisition and retention compared to BLS training alone.
- Despite statistical significance, the observed differences in outcomes were minor, suggesting limited clinical relevance and practical impact.
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