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Saša Sopka1,2, Fabian Hahn1, Lina Vogt1,2
1Medical Faculty, AIXTRA-Competency Center for Training and Patient Safety, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany.
Plos One
|July 22, 2021
Summary
Peer Video Feedback training for Basic Life Support (BLS) is as effective as traditional instructor-led methods. This cost-efficient approach improves layperson CPR performance and confidence.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Emergency Medicine
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Background:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) training is crucial for saving lives.
- Current BLS training methods are often time-consuming and expensive.
- There is a need for cost-effective and efficient BLS training alternatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a video-feedback supported peer-guided BLS training approach.
- To compare its effectiveness against standard instructor-guided BLS training in laypersons.
- To assess practical performance, including compression depth and rate, and subjective confidence.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled non-inferiority trial involving 288 first-year medical students.
- Two arms: Standard Instructor Feedback (SIF) and Peer Video Feedback (PVF).
- Objective BLS performance data (compression depth/rate) and subjective confidence were measured using a resuscitation manikin with recording software.
Main Results:
- Peer Video Feedback (PVF) was non-inferior to Standard Instructor Feedback (SIF) for compression depth and overall BLS performance.
- Subjective confidence in CPR and emergency situations was comparable between the two groups.
- Results for compression rate were inconclusive, suggesting a need for further optimization.
Conclusions:
- Video-feedback supported peer-guided BLS training is a viable and cost-efficient alternative to traditional methods.
- This approach achieves comparable practical performance and confidence levels.
- Integrating a metronome could enhance compression rate performance in peer-guided training.
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