“Assessing the Effectiveness of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Demonstrations among Junior College Students”.

Abstract

Introduction: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a crucial lifesaving technique, especially important given the rising incidence of cardiac arrests

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of CPR demonstrations on the knowledge and skills of junior college students.

Methods: A quasi-experimental, one-group pretest-posttest design was employed, involving 100 junior college students selected via simple random sampling. The study utilized a structured questionnaire and an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) checklist to assess knowledge and skills.

Results: Pretest assessments revealed that 72% of participants had poor knowledge and skills regarding CPR, while 28% demonstrated average competency. Following the demonstration, 80% exhibited excellent skills, indicating significant improvement (p < 0.001).

Conclusions: The findings underscore the importance of CPR training and its effectiveness in enhancing the skills and knowledge of college students, advocating for broader implementation in educational settings.