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Teaching high quality paediatric basic life support to laypeople: The development and evaluation of a virtual
Samantha Boggs1,2, James Dayre McNally1,3, Katie O'Hearn3
1Department of Paediatrics, Division of Paediatric Critical Care, CHEO, 401 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8L1, Canada.
Resuscitation Plus
|January 14, 2025
Summary
A new virtual simulation game effectively teaches paediatric Basic Life Support (BLS) to laypeople. The tool improved confidence, knowledge, and attitudes towards performing paediatric BLS, showing high usability and learner satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Emergency Medicine
- Simulation Technology
Background:
- Self-directed learning is a viable alternative to traditional instructor-led training for Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Virtual tools can enhance resuscitation education, but their effectiveness in paediatric BLS requires further investigation due to limited evaluation and suboptimal designs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a virtual simulation game (VSG) for self-directed, online paediatric BLS education.
- To assess the VSG's impact on laypeople's paediatric BLS self-efficacy, attitudes, knowledge, and learner reactions.
Main Methods:
- A pilot prospective single-arm cohort study was conducted.
- Participants completed an online survey post-VSG use, assessing self-efficacy, attitudes, knowledge, and learner reactions.
- Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis.
Main Results:
- Fifty-five participants reported increased paediatric BLS self-efficacy, willingness to perform, and perceived knowledge.
- 91% achieved a passing score on the paediatric BLS knowledge assessment.
- The VSG demonstrated high usability (mean SUS score 81.1) and positive learner feedback (98% found content clear and helpful).
Conclusions:
- The virtual simulation game was well-received by laypeople, positively influencing paediatric BLS self-efficacy, attitudes, and knowledge.
- Future research should explore the impact of VSGs on actual skill performance in various learning formats.
