Efficacy of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Program on Knowledge and Practice of Nursing Students

Abstract

Background: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a technique of providing BLS to restore the circulation
and breathing of an individual in cardiac arrest. Effective CPR in first few minutes can improve the chance of
survival of arrest victims. Best results of cardiopulmonary skills can be achieved when resuscitation education
prepares students to perform it effectively. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of CPR training
program on nursing students and to find correlation between the knowledge and practice of nursing students
regarding CPR.
Methods: This study used a quantitative approach with one group pre-test post-test research design. Study
was conducted in a selected college, total 60 subjects were selected through random stratified sampling. Data
collection was done by knowledge questionnaire and observation checklist.
Conclusion: Majority of the participants, 93.2% (55) were females and 6.8% (4) were males. Average mean
knowledge score difference from pretest to posttest was 12.9 and average mean practice score was 9.2. There was
a weak positive correlation between the knowledge and practice scores of nursing students. It was concluded
that knowledge and practice of nursing students were significantly better after the training program.