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Trial reportJMIR formative research2026

Feasibility of Self-Directed Learning of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Skills Using Interactive Video in SimZone 0: Pilot Randomized Educational Trial.

Álvaro Trampal Ramos, Guillermo Charneco Salguero, Belén González-Tejerina, Elisa Moreno-Palacios, César Leal-Costa

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Álvaro Trampal RamosDepartment of Nursing, Universidad San Pablo-CEU, CEU Universities, Urbanización Montepríncipe, Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, 28668, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-8217-5482
Guillermo Charneco SalgueroDepartment of Nursing, Universidad San Pablo-CEU, CEU Universities, Urbanización Montepríncipe, Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, 28668, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-0454-0667
Belén González-TejerinaFundación Jiménez Díaz School of Nursing, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.ORCID 0009-0009-4877-9504
Elisa Moreno-PalaciosBreast Pathology Unit, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-0631-2959
César Leal-CostaDepartment of Nursing, Universidad de Murcia, Murcia, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-7711-3877

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Abstract

Background: The SimZones model is an organizational framework for simulation-based education that structures learning across 5 progressive zones, from self-directed preparatory activities (zone 0) to team-based clinical scenarios (zones 1-4). However, empirical evidence on the impact of zone 0 regarding procedural skill acquisition and retention remains limited. Objective: The present pilot study aimed to build on this evidence gap by examining whether the addition of a structured zone 0 self-directed preparatory phase, delivered through interactive video (IV), could enhance cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) competence acquisition, skill retention, and CPR quality among nursing students when combined with conventional instructor-led zone 1 training, while also assessing the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention. Methods: A total of 52 nursing students from San Pablo CEU University (Madrid, Spain) were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n=33, SimZone 0 IV followed by SimZone 1 instructor-led seminar) or a control group (n=19, SimZone 1 instructor-led seminar only). CPR competence acquisition, skill retention, CPR quality, and feasibility were assessed immediately after zone 1 training and at 3 and 6 months. Results: In the self-directed zone 0 phase, 73% (24/33) of experimental group students achieved competence. After zone 1 training, 100% (28/28) of the experimental group achieved competence vs 84% (16/19) of the control group ( Conclusions: Self-directed IV learning as a preparatory phase before instructor-led training is feasible, acceptable, and is associated with preliminary signals of enhanced CPR skill acquisition and retention among nursing students. These findings should be interpreted with caution given the pilot nature of the study and the small sample size.

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Cardiopulmonary ResuscitationSelf-Directed Learning as TopicSimulation TrainingAdultClinical CompetenceFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansMalePilot ProjectsSpainStudents, NursingVideo RecordingYoung Adultcardiopulmonary resuscitationcompetenceCPRinteractive videonursingnursing educationnursing studentsself-directed learningsimulationSimZones

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PMID42684341
PMCPMC13521506

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