Effectiveness of Basic Life Support Training for Rural Community Dwelling Elderly

NCT05814120 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 201600580B0
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 218
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

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.

Conditions

Community Dwelling

Keywords

Basic Life Support; Rural Community Dwelling; Elderly

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Changes to the BLS Knowledge Questionnaire

  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.

  Completion by study, average 60 minutes.

• Changes to the BLS attitude Questionnaire

  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.

  Completion by study, average 60 minutes.

• The observable BLS skill checklist

  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.

  Completion by study, average 60 minutes.

Study Arms (1)

Experimental arm

EXPERIMENTAL

Geriatric-specific BLS training program

Behavioral: BLS training program

Interventions

BLS training program BEHAVIORAL

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).

Experimental arm

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

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

You may not qualify if:

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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Chang Gung University of Science and Technology: lead

Study Sites (1)

Chang Gung University of Science and Technology

Chiayi City, Taiwan

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 31, 2023
• First Posted: April 14, 2023
• Study Start: May 1, 2021
• Primary Completion: August 31, 2022
• Study Completion: August 31, 2022
• Last Updated: April 14, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TW (1)