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The effect of simulation training on paramedical personnel knowledge and performance in basic life support in a
Ferdaous Yangui1, Saoussen Antit2, Foued Daly3
1University Tunis El Manar. Faculty of medicine of Tunis. Street Djebel Lakhdhar. La Rabta. 1007. Tunis. Department of pneumology. Internal security forces hospital. Street Taher Ben Achour. La Marsa. 2070. Tunis. Tunisia.
Introduction:
Basic life support is important for increasing patient survival after a cardiac arrest. However, it was demonstrated that healthcare professionals lacked certain knowledge and skills in basic life support. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a low-fidelity simulation training session in improving paramedical personnel knowledge and performance in Basic life support.
Methods:
A cross-sectional quasi-experimental single-group pre-post intervention study was conducted at the Internal Security Forces Hospital in Tunisia in January 2024. All paramedical personnel providing direct patient care were included. The training program involved a theoretical course and a simulation training session. Participants filled out pre-tests and post-tests before and after the theoretical course. A practical simulation test with a skill assessment sheet occurred after the basic life support simulation training session.
Results:
Fifty-five paramedical personnel participated in the study. Participants' mean age was 39.7±10.3 years and 72.7% of the participants were women. Most participants were nurses (50.9%). Comparing the pre-test (M=1.73, SD= 0.7) with the post-test scores (M=2.77, SD=1.02,) showed a significant improvement in basic life support knowledge after the theoretical course (p< 10-6). After the basic life support simulation training session, a significant improvement in the practical test score (M=4.04, SD= 0.7) compared to the post-test score was observed (p< 10-6).
Conclusions:
Simulation training has a positive effect on improving paramedical personnel's knowledge and performance. To enhance their knowledge and practice in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a basic life support training program is recommended for all paramedical personnel.
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