Trial reportPloS one2018
The impact of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) manikin chest stiffness on motivation and CPR performance measures in children undergoing CPR training-A prospective, randomized, single-blind, controlled trial.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 22 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effectiveness of school-based CPR training among adolescents to enhance knowledge and skills in CPR: A systematic review.Curationis · 2022Pooled it
- Association of Chest Compression Depth, Rate, and Spring Resistance with "Quality CardioPulmonary Resuscitation" (QCPR) Scores in a Manikin Model.Journal of medical systems · 2026Article
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- Assessing the quality of chest compressions with a DIY low-cost manikin (LoCoMan) versus a standard manikin: a quasi-experimental study in primary education.European journal of pediatrics · 2024Article
- Attitudes and Skills in Basic Life Support after Two Types of Training: Traditional vs. Gamification, of Compulsory Secondary Education Students: A Simulation Study.Pediatric reports · 2024Article
- Methods to teach schoolchildren how to perform and retain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Resuscitation plus · 2023Review
- PULS - Austrian Cardiac Arrest Awareness Association: An overview of a multi-tiered and multi-facetted regional initiative to save lives.Resuscitation plus · 2023Review
- Learning of Basic Life Support through the Flipped Classroom in Secondary Schoolchildren: A Quasi-Experimental Study with 12-Month Follow-Up.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Article
- Public first aid education model design study based on user experience.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- Teaching children and adolescents basic life support using gamification.Resuscitation · 2021Article
- Evaluating Quality, Usability, Evidence-Based Content, and Gamification Features in Mobile Learning Apps Designed to Teach Children Basic Life Support: Systematic Search in App Stores and Content Analysis.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2021Article
- To strengthen self-confidence as a step in improving prehospital youth laymen basic life support.BMC emergency medicine · 2020Article
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14 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundCardio-pulmonary-resuscitation (CPR) training starting at the age of 12 years is recommended internationally. Training younger children is not recommended because young children lack the physical ability to perform adequate CPR and discouragement to perform CPR later is apprehended. The aim of this study was to answer the following questions: Are younger children discouraged after CPR training? Is discouragement caused by their lack in physical ability to perform adequate chest compressions on a standard manikin and would the use of manikins with a reduced resistance affect their motivation or performance?
methodsWe investigated the motivation and CPR performance of children aged 8-13 years after CPR training on manikins of different chest stiffness in a prospective, randomized, single-blind, controlled trial. 322 children underwent randomization and received 30 minutes CPR training in small groups at school. We used two optically identical resuscitation manikins with different compression resistances of 45kg and 30kg. Motivation was assessed with a self-administered questionnaire. Performance was measured with the Resusci®Anne SkillReporter™.
findingsMotivation after the training was generally high and there was no difference between the two groups in any of the questionnaire items on motivation: Children had fun (98 vs. 99%; P = 0.32), were interested in the training (99 vs. 98%; P = 0.65), and were glad to train resuscitation again in the future (89 vs. 91%; P = 0.89). CPR performance was generally poor (median compression score (8, IQR 1-45 and 29, IQR 11-54; P<0.001) and the mean compression depth was lower in the 45kg-resistance than in the 30kg-resistance group (33±10mm vs. 41±9; P<0.001).
conclusionsCompression resistances of manikins, though influencing CPR performance, did not discourage 8 to 13 year old children after CPR training. The findings refute the view that young children are discouraged when receiving CPR training even though they are physically not able to perform adequate CPR.
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