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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) is a global health crisis.
  • Effective response relies on community first-aid responders and the chain of survival.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) training is vital for equipping responders with lifesaving skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the preparedness of university first-aid responders for medical emergencies, particularly OHCA.
  • To evaluate the impact of BLS training programs on employee emergency response capabilities.
  • To identify factors influencing responder preparedness in a university setting.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study surveyed 520 workplace first-aid responders using a 20-question questionnaire.
  • The survey assessed BLS competencies and collected socio-demographic data.
  • Data from 355 respondents were analyzed using univariate and multiple logistic regression.

Main Results:

  • The average BLS competency score was 9.59 out of 11, indicating high overall preparedness.
  • No significant impact of gender, age, self-confidence, or time since last training was found.
  • Significant differences in scores were observed across academic departments, with Architecture performing best and humanities departments scoring lower.

Conclusions:

  • The study supports the effectiveness of Italian legislation in enhancing workplace first-aid preparedness.
  • While overall competence is high, departmental variations necessitate targeted interventions for improvement.
  • Optimizing BLS training across all university departments is recommended to ensure consistent emergency response readiness.