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Comparing the effects of blended learning and traditional instruction on basic life support for laypersons: A randomized controlled trial
- Source :
- Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, Vol 123, Iss 6, Pp 687-692 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- Elsevier, 2024.
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Abstract
- Background/purpose: Blended learning offers the advantages of both instructor-led and self-instruction methods in basic life support (BLS). Our study aims to compare the effects of blended learning with those of traditional instructor-led methods on the performance of laypersons taking BLS courses. Methods: A total of 108 participants were randomly assigned to three groups: traditional instruction (group A, n = 36), blended learning with two rounds of practice (group B, n = 36), and blended learning with three rounds of practice (group C, n = 36). Group A received a 90-min lecture and a 30-min hands-on practice session using a manikin and a metronome. Participants in groups B and C received 18-min standardized online video lessons and performed hands-on practice twice and thrice, respectively. The primary outcome was chest compression at a correct speed (100–120 compressions per min) after the training course. Secondary outcomes included knowledge test scores, attitudes and confidence, and individual skill performance after training. Results: Patient characteristics were similar between the groups. Blended learning with practicing thrice resulted in the highest compressions at a correct speed (group A vs. B vs. C, 68.09 vs 80.03 vs 89.42, p = 0.015) and the shortest average hands-off time (group A vs. B vs. C, 1.12 vs 0.86 vs 0.17 s, p = 0.015). Both blended groups performed better in confirming environmental safety (p
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09296646
- Volume :
- 123
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.f814395c8bcd424994b8d52b52c34619
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfma.2023.10.017