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NCT Number: NCT05814120

Effectiveness of Basic Life Support Training for Rural Community Dwelling Elderly

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Community Dwelling

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Chang Gung University of Science and Technology

Chiayi City, Taiwan

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

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

Exclusion criteria

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

Treatment and study plan

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).

Primary outcomes

  1. Changes to the BLS Knowledge Questionnaire

    Time frame: Completion by study, average 60 minutes.

    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.

  2. Changes to the BLS attitude Questionnaire

    Time frame: Completion by study, average 60 minutes.

    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.

  3. The observable BLS skill checklist

    Time frame: Completion by study, average 60 minutes.

    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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Chang Gung University of Science and Technology

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Chang Gung University of Science and Technology

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Apr 14, 2023
Registry last updated
Apr 14, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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