DOI: 10.5176/2315-4330_WNC16.109
Authors: Archa Biju, Yogesh Kumar, Jyoti Sarin
Abstract:
Background: Cardiopulmonary failure is combination of respiratory failure and shock Immediate resuscitation is necessary in order to achieve conscious survival for persons who have lost airway or pulses. Applying resuscitation procedure correctly is very important in saving the life of the individual. Objectives: To assess knowledge regarding BLS of nursing students before and after administration of BLS training programme Methods: A Quantitative research approach with time series design was used. 72 B.Sc. Nursing students were selected as a sample in the study using consecutive sampling technique. BLS structured knowledge questionnaire was used. The training programme regarding BLS was prepared by researcher which was confined to infant and child BLS as per AHA 2010 guidelines. The Nursing Students were divided into six groups consisting twelve students per group.The pre test was conducted followed by BLS training programme and the post assessment-I was assessed immediately after the completion of training programme. And on 28th day, each group had undergone post assessment- II knowledge. Results:-Findings of the study indicate that training programme was effective in enhancing the knowledge as The findings indicate that the mean of the post test-I knowledge score (18.08±1.642) was higher by pre test knowledge score which was (7.97±2.489). There was poor retention of BLS knowledge among nursing students as there was a decrease in the than post test-II knowledge score (12.78±2.644) than the post test-I knowledge score (18.08±1.642). Conclusion: - BLS training programme was effective in enhancing the knowledge of Nursing Students regarding BLS and there was poor retention of BLS knowledge among nursing students.
Keywords: Effectiveness; Training programme; Knowledge; Retention; BLS
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