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Comparing the effectiveness of video self-instruction versus traditional classroom instruction targeted at cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills for laypersons: a prospective randomised controlled trial.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20519751     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether in the local lay Hong Kong population, video self-instruction about cardiopulmonary resuscitation has comparable results to traditional classroom instructions. DESIGN: Prospective randomised single-blind controlled trial. SETTING: A first-aid training organisation in Hong Kong. PARTICIPANTS: Cantonese applicants for cardiopulmonary resuscitation courses aged between 18 and 70 years were recruited into the study. They were randomised into two groups. Those selected for self-learning were given a kit (consisting of a mini-manikin, a video compact disc, and an instruction manual) and sent home. The other group underwent usual classroom training. Both groups were examined together; the examiners remained blinded to the background training of the subjects. Those who passed were asked to come back for re-examination after 1 year. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The examination passing rates initially and after 1 year. RESULTS: During a 1-year period between 1 April 2007 to 31 March 2008, 256 subjects were recruited into this study, 124 for self-learning and 132 for classroom training. The age range was 18 to 62 (mean, 39; standard deviation, 10) years. There was no significant difference in passing rate between the two groups at the initial examination or at the re-examination after 1 year. Notably, 28 (23%) of the participants of the self-learning group taught cardiopulmonary resuscitation to relatives and friends. CONCLUSION: Video self-learning resulted in cardiopulmonary resuscitation performance as good as traditional classroom training.
Authors:
C H Chung; Axel Y C Siu; Lucia L K Po; C Y Lam; Peter C Y Wong
Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi / Hong Kong Academy of Medicine     Volume:  16     ISSN:  1024-2708     ISO Abbreviation:  Hong Kong Med J     Publication Date:  2010 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-06-03     Completed Date:  2010-09-28     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9512509     Medline TA:  Hong Kong Med J     Country:  China    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  165-70     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Hong Kong St John Ambulance, St John Tower, 2 Macdonnell Road, Hong Kong. cchchung@hotmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / education*,  standards*
Chi-Square Distribution
Compact Disks*
Educational Measurement
Female
Health Education / methods*
Hong Kong
Humans
Male
Manikins
Middle Aged
Programmed Instruction as Topic
Prospective Studies
Single-Blind Method
Teaching / methods*
Comments/Corrections
Comment In:
Hong Kong Med J. 2010 Jun;16(3):164   [PMID:  20519750 ]

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