An experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of lecture cum demonstration on knowledge and practice on basic life support among lay person

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Author Details : Patricia Reddy*, Samrudhi Pudke, Neha Rathod, Shalu Patle, Alfiya Khan Pathan, Manisha Sikdar, Smita Shelwate, Shivani Shelke, Vanshita Sampalshettiwar, Vaishnavi Pendam, Isha Philips

Volume : 7, Issue : 4, Year : 2024

Article Page : 167-173

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijpns.2024.030

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Abstract

Introduction: Basic Life Support (BLS) refers to a set of emergency procedures that assist individuals experiencing cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, or airway obstruction. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other BLS techniques serve as crucial interventions that can save lives in critical situations. Effective training in BLS can empower laypersons to act decisively and appropriately during emergencies.
Aim and Objectives: To shed light on the effectiveness of a comprehensive BLS training program, incorporating lectures and practical demonstration, in empowering layperson to respond effectively to cardiac arrest situation.
Objectives: To assess the knowledge of lay person regarding basic life support, To assess the practice of lay person regarding basic life support, to evaluate the effectiveness of demonstration on basic life support, to find out the association between the knowledge and practice of lay person regarding basic life support with their selected demographic variables.
A quantitative research approach was employed in this study, utilizing a true experimental (one group pre-test and post-test) research design. A convenient sampling technique was used to select 60 participants for the study. Data were collected using structured questionnaires to assess knowledge and practice checklists to evaluate practical skills. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods were applied for data analysis.
Results: The pre-test and post-test assessments revealed a significant improvement in the participants’ knowledge and practice of BLS after the training. The mean knowledge score in the pre-test was 5.75 ± 1.85 (27.38 ± 8.83%), while the mean score in the post-test increased to 12.48 ± 2.03 (59.44 ± 9.70%). The mean practice score was 11.46 ± 3.03 (40.95 ± 10.85%) in the post-test.The evaluation of the training method, which incorporated both lectures and demonstrations, showed statistically significant improvement in both knowledge and practice scores. The paired ‘t’ test for overall knowledge scores yielded a calculated value of 16.87, which exceeded the tabulated value of 2.00 (with 59 degrees of freedom), confirming the effectiveness of the intervention.
Conclusion: The study demonstrated that the lecture and demonstration-based training significantly improved the knowledge and practical application of Basic Life Support techniques among laypersons. As a result, the null hypothesis (H0) was rejected, and the research hypothesis (H1) was accepted.

Keywords: Experimental, Study, Evaluate, Effectiveness, Lecture cum demonstration, Lay person

How to cite : Reddy P, Pudke S, Rathod N, Patle S, Pathan A K, Sikdar M, Shelwate S, Shelke S, Sampalshettiwar V, Pendam V, Philips I, An experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of lecture cum demonstration on knowledge and practice on basic life support among lay person. J Paediatr Nurs Sci 2024;7(4):167-173

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