Repetitive sessions of formative self-testing to refresh CPR skills: A randomised non-inferiority trial

Abstract Objectives To investigate whether repetitive sessions of formative self-testing (RFST) result in an equal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skill level compared to repetitive sessions of formative self-testing with additional practice (RFSTAP). Methods In a non-inferiority trial, 196 thir...

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Published in:Resuscitation 2014-09, Vol.85 (9), p.1282-1286
Main Authors: Mpotos, Nicolas, De Wever, Bram, Cleymans, Nick, Raemaekers, Joris, Loeys, Tom, Herregods, Luc, Valcke, Martin, Monsieurs, Koenraad G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Assessment
Basic Life Support
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - education
Clinical Competence
Diagnostic Self Evaluation
Emergency
Feedback
Female
Formative self-testing
Humans
Male
Self-learning
Young Adult
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Summary:Abstract Objectives To investigate whether repetitive sessions of formative self-testing (RFST) result in an equal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skill level compared to repetitive sessions of formative self-testing with additional practice (RFSTAP). Methods In a non-inferiority trial, 196 third-year medical students were randomised to an RFST or RFSTAP group. Testing and practising took place in a self-learning station equipped with a manikin connected to a computer. Each cycle of RFST consisted of a 2-min CPR test followed by feedback and feedforward. In the RFSTAP group, additional practice consisted of CPR exercises with a computer voice feedback. To be successful, a combined score consisting of ≥70% compressions with a depth of ≥50 mm and ≥70% compressions with complete release (
ISSN:0300-9572
1873-1570
DOI:10.1016/j.resuscitation.2014.06.011