Effect of Resuscitation Training on BLS (Basic Life Support) Skills

摘要

The purpose of this study was to determine effects of an in-hospital first-responder course on registered nurses basic life support (BLS) skills retention, confidence, and anxiety. A prospective blind, pre-test, post-test design was used. Participants were randomized into an experimental group that received pre-testing, a first responder course, and post-testing; and a control group, that received a lethal dysrhythmia course. The pre-test and post-test of both groups used identical methods.