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The Effect of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training on the Knowledge of Medical Students at Babol University of Medical Sciences
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M Ghaemi-Amiri    , S Rahimi Esbo , M Soltani , SZ Hoseini Motlagh , Z Golamnia Shirvani , S Khajoui , F Bagherian * |
| 4.Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, I.R.Iran. , dr_f_bagherian@yahoo.com |
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Abstract: (437 Views) |
Background and Objective: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a vital intervention which plays a crucial role in increasing survival rates in cardiac arrest patients. Medical students, as future physicians, need to acquire sufficient knowledge and skills in resuscitation so that they can perform effectively in emergency situations. The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of CPR training on the knowledge of medical interns at Babol University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted with a pretest–posttest design from 2020 to 2021 on 127 sixth- and seventh-year medical interns at Babol University of Medical Sciences. CPR training was provided in a three-hour session based on the 2015 American Heart Association Guidelines by an emergency medicine specialist. The interns' knowledge was assessed using a researcher-made four-option questionnaire in two stages, before and after training.
Findings: The findings showed that CPR training significantly increased the knowledge of the interns (mean pre-test: 12.19±4.23, mean post-test: 28.19±5.28, p<0.001). The variables of age, previous experience in resuscitation, and initial knowledge were strong predictors of post-test scores. Moreover, those who had a background in theoretical or practical training scored higher, but the effect of practical experience was stronger compared to theoretical training.
Conclusion: The results of the study showed that CPR training effectively increased trainees' knowledge, which emphasizes the importance of providing structured and ongoing training.
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| Keywords: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Medical Education, Training, Knowledge Assessment, Emergency Medicine. |
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Type of Study: Quasi Experimental |
Subject:
Medical Education
Received: 2025/02/17 | Accepted: 2025/05/5 | Published: 2025/07/29
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