Basic Life Support (BLS) Training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Medical Education
Conditions
Keywords
basic life support, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, simulation-based education, video-based education, OSCE
Brief summary
This randomized educational trial compared a structured video-based Basic Life Support (BLS) training program with simulation-based BLS training among fourth-year medical students. Participants were allocated to one of the two training formats and completed a BLS knowledge test before and immediately after training. Performance was assessed using an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) conducted 3 weeks after training. The primary outcome was OSCE performance at 3 weeks, and secondary outcomes included knowledge test scores and knowledge gain.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALVideo-based BLS training
A structured video-based Basic Life Support (BLS) training module covering adult CPR and AED use, delivered via standardized instructional videos.
BEHAVIORALSimulation-based BLS training
Instructor-led simulation-based Basic Life Support (BLS) training using manikins and scenario-based practice focused on adult CPR and AED use.
Sponsors
Kutahya Health Sciences University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Masking description
Masking Description: Not applicable.
Intervention model description
Participants were randomized to one of two parallel arms (video-based vs simulation-based BLS training) and received only the assigned intervention.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Enrollment as a fourth-year medical student at the study institution * Age 18 years or older * Willingness to participate in the study * Provision of written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Previous participation in a formal BLS instructor or trainer program * Declined or withdrew informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| OSCE performance score | 3 weeks after training | Total score obtained on a standardized Basic Life Support (BLS) Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) checklist. Higher scores indicate better performance. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| BLS knowledge test score (pre-test) | Baseline (before training) | Score obtained on a multiple-choice BLS knowledge test administered before training. |
| BLS knowledge test score (post-test) | Immediately after training | Score obtained on the same multiple-choice BLS knowledge test administered immediately after training. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed