Research on Attitudes, Confidence, and Practical Skills in Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillation After Completing a Course Based on the European Resuscitation Council Model

NCT07331831 | Enrolling By Invitation

• 1 other identifier: FTMF-Res-CPR-001-2025
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 500
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Research on attitudes, confidence, and practical skills in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation after completing a course based on the European Resuscitation Council model

Conditions

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Keywords

CPR; AED; Training; Skills; BLS; Attitudes; Confidence

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Trainee CPR and AED practical performance assessed at the end of the course using a 13-item, 4-point Likert scale completed by training instructors.

  Practical skills to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and automated defibrillation before and after a training course based on the European Resuscitation Council standard. Assessment of trainee performance (at the end of the course) using a 13-item, 4-point Likert scale completed by training instructors.

  From beginning to the end of the 4 hour training course

• Change in self-reported confidence to perform CPR and use an AED assessed using an 11-item, 4-point Likert scale questionnaire before and after training.

  Participant confidence to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) is assessed using two standardized self-administered questionnaires completed before and after the training course. Each questionnaire consists of 11 items rated on a 4-point Likert scale. Post-course questionnaire items are rephrased and presented in a different order, while retaining their original meaning. Pre- and post-training scores will be compared to evaluate changes in confidence following the course.

  From beginning to the end of the 4 hour training course

• Change in self-reported attitude to perform CPR and use an AED assessed using a 17-item, 4-point Likert scale questionnaire before and after training.

  The participant's attitude toward performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) is assessed using two standardized self-administered questionnaires, completed before and after the training course. Each questionnaire consists of 17 items rated on a 4-point Likert scale. Post-course questionnaire items are rephrased and presented in a different order, while retaining their original meaning. Pre- and post-training scores will be compared to evaluate changes in attitude following completion of the course.

  From the beginning to the end of the 4 hour training

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 12 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Medical staff, medical students, laypersons.

You may qualify if:

• Participation in CPR and AED training course based on ERC standard

Sponsors & Collaborators

• First Three Minutes Foundation: lead

Study Sites (1)

First Aid School

Sofia, Sofia, 1000, Bulgaria

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Death, Sudden, Cardiac; Behavior

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Heart Arrest; Heart Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases; Death, Sudden; Death; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Mariyana P Manusheva, PhD

  First Three Minutes Foundation

  STUDY DIRECTOR

• Andrian Georgiev, PhD

  First Three Minutes Foundation

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Target Duration: 1 Day
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Researcher

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 9, 2025
• First Posted: January 12, 2026
• Study Start: September 1, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): September 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 1, 2026
• Last Updated: January 12, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-10

Locations

BU (1)