The Effect of a CPR Training for Non-Healthcare Providers

Oh, Yun-Hee; Kim, Bog-Ja

The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education 2005;11(2):278-286.
Published online December 31, 2005.

Oh, Yun-Hee;Kim, Bog-Ja;

¹Academy Management Team, Asan Medical Center
²Department of Clinical Nursing, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan

비의료인에게 실시한 심폐소생술 교육의 효과

오윤희, 김복자

¹서울아산병원 아카데미 운영팀
²울산대학교

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to find out the effectiveness of the CPR training for non-healthcare providers by checking the performing ability of the subjects before and after the teaching class. Method: This study was a single primary experimental study designed with pre and post test. Study subjects were 37 office staffs who participated in all test from March, 10th, 2005 to April, 18th, 2005. The tools of this study were CPR performing evaluation sheet and CPR teaching computer program. Data analyzed by descriptive statistics, t-test, repeated ANOVA and Bonferroni with SPSS 12.0 program. Result: The CPR practice performing ability statistically significant increased by the step of test. The CPR practice performing ability of learning experience group had significantly high score than non experience group. The self-confidence about CPR practice when faced emergency situation was increased after practice training. Conclusion: One to one CPR practice teaching method using simulation by CPR teaching specialists was turned out to be very effective in improving the ability of CPR practice of non-healthcare providers in a tertiary hospital than self-study.

Key Words: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Emergency, Training, Program effectiveness, Healthcare provider