Effectiveness of Basic Life Support Training for Rural Community Dwelling Elderly

Chang Gung University of Science and Technology

Status

Completed

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT05814120

Enrollment

218

Registered

2023-04-14

Start date

2021-05-01

Completion date

2022-08-31

Last updated

2023-04-14

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Conditions

Community Dwelling

Keywords

Basic Life Support, Rural Community Dwelling, Elderly

Brief summary

The goal of this pre-post study is to test the effectiveness of basic life support (BLS) training for rural community-dwelling Elderly. The main question it aims to answer are can the training program tailored for rural elderly improve basic life support knowledge, attitude, and skills? Participants will receive an innovative BLS training program.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALBLS training program

BLS training program was in accordance with the 2020 AHA cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines. The BLS training program adopts 4D teaching techniques, namely description (Describe), demonstration (Demo), implementation (Do), feedback (Debriefing).

Study design

Allocation

Intervention model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Masking

NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

65 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

age older than 65-year-old, intact cognition, coordinated activities, and no history of severe cardiovascular disease, asthma, or lower extremity impairment.

Exclusion criteria

severe visual and hearing impairment, impractical to move, and mental illness.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Changes to the BLS Knowledge Questionnaire	Completion by study, average 60 minutes.	The BLS knowledge assessment consisted of 10 questions with structured yes or no answers and was based on expert consensus from the AHA (AHA, 2020). Scores were calculated based on the number of correct answers given, with higher scores indicating a greater understanding of BLS.
Changes to the BLS attitude Questionnaire	Completion by study, average 60 minutes.	The BLS attitude questionnaire contained five statements with five-point Likert-type scale responses ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree. Positive attitudinal answers awarded higher scores.
The observable BLS skill checklist	Completion by study, average 60 minutes.	The observable BLS skill checklist included ten steps related to BLS practices, such as assessing responsiveness, calling for help, and using an AED. The researcher completed the checklist and rated each step on a 2-point scale, with higher scores indicating better BLS practices.

Countries

Taiwan

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026