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Teaching Basic Life Support to 5- to 8-Year-Old Children: A Cluster Randomized Trial
Cristina Varela-Casal1, Cristian Abelairas-Gómez2,3,4, Martín Otero-Agra1
1REMOSS Research Group, Faculty of Education and Sport Sciences, University of Vigo, Vigo, Spain.
Pediatrics
|September 14, 2021
Summary
Innovative educational tools like Rescube significantly improved basic life support (BLS) skills in children. These methods enhance BLS learning and knowledge retention in school programs.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Medical Education
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Traditional basic life support (BLS) education in schools can be enhanced with innovative didactic materials.
- Developing effective and engaging methods for teaching BLS to young children is crucial for public health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effectiveness of traditional BLS education with novel didactic materials (Rescube and Endless Book) in schoolchildren.
- To evaluate the impact of different teaching tools on BLS knowledge retention and skill performance.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 237 schoolchildren aged 5-8, divided into four groups using Rescube, Endless Book, traditional teaching with a cuddly toy, or a manikin.
- BLS sequence skills were assessed at baseline, one week, and one month post-intervention.
Main Results:
- All four methods improved BLS skills compared to baseline.
- The Rescube tool demonstrated superior long-term retention, with 75% of children remembering the complete BLS sequence at one month.
- Rescube and Endless Book showed better overall effectiveness than traditional methods for BLS education.
Conclusions:
- Specific, adapted didactic materials like Rescube and Endless Book lead to better BLS learning and knowledge retention.
- These innovative tools hold significant potential for supporting and improving BLS education programs in schools.
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