Impact of VAK & Kolb-Based Education on CPR Knowledge & Skills Among Private Home Nurses in Qatar

• Introduction/Background Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a global health challenge, with an average incidence of 55 cases per 100,000 person-years. In Qatar, OHCA cases are prevalent, with 87.8 per 100,000 population. Most cases occur at home, highlighting the need for community-based CPR training. Private home nurses, who often encounter OHCA cases, lack formal CPR training. This study explores the application of Kolb's Experiential Learning cycle and Fleming's VAK learning model to enhance CPR knowledge and practices among private home nurses in Qatar.
• Objectives

Primary Objective:

To assess the influence of an educational program on basic CPR knowledge and practices among private home nurses, categorized according to Kolb's Experiential Learning cycle and Fleming's VAK learning model.

Secondary Objectives:

• Evaluate baseline CPR knowledge and practices before training.
• Implement and assess the impact of training programs based on Kolb's and VAK models.
• Compare post-intervention CPR knowledge and practices between the two groups.

• Study Methodology

Research Design:

A quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test assessments will be used. A total of 134 private home nurses will be recruited and divided into two groups:

• Group 1: Trained using Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle.
• Group 2: Trained using Fleming's VAK learning model.

Data Collection Tools:

• Tool I: Online questionnaire to assess CPR knowledge, including demographic data, Kolb's LSI, and VAK learning style preferences.
• Tool II: Observational checklist to evaluate CPR practices (e.g., sequence of steps, quality of chest compressions).
• Tool III: Observational checklist to assess AED operation skills.

Training Program:

• Session 1: Pre-assessment of CPR knowledge and skills (2 hours).
• Session 2: PowerPoint presentation on CPR and defibrillation (1 hour).
• Session 3: Hands-on CPR training using ERC's 4-stage approach (3 hours).

Evaluation :

Participants will be assessed immediately after training, at 6 months, and at 9 months using the same tools.

• Study Population and Setting

Study Population:

Private home nurses in Qatar are managed by the private nursing sector, Hamad Medical Corporation.

Inclusion criteria

• Private home nurses with no formal CPR training in the past 12 months.

Exclusion criteria

• Nurses with formal CPR training in the past 12 months.

Setting :

The study will be conducted at the Private Nursing Service building in Medical City, Qatar.

• Study Procedures

Study Duration:

14 months, including:

• Pre-assessment and piloting: 1 month.
• Training program implementation: 4 months.
• Post-assessments: 4 months (immediate, 6 months, 9 months).
• Data collection and analysis: 4 months.
• Manuscript writing: 2 months.

Informed consent:

Participants will receive detailed information about the study via email and provide voluntary consent before participation.

Confidentiality :

Data will be de-identified, and access will be restricted to the research team.

• Statistical Analysis Descriptive statistics (e.g., median, frequencies) and inferential statistics (e.g., t-test, Wilcoxon signed-rank test) will be used. Correlation coefficients (Spearman/Pearson) will evaluate relationships between variables. A p-value of ≤0.05 will indicate statistical significance. Data will be analyzed using SPSS software.

• Ethical Considerations The study will comply with the Declaration of Helsinki, Good Clinical Practice, and Qatar's Ministry of Public Health regulations. Approval will be obtained from the IRB committee at MRC/HMC.

• Dissemination of Results Findings will be published in scientific journals and presented at conferences. The study is part of a PhD thesis.

Inclusion criteria

Private home care nurses in Qatar who are interested in participating in the study.

Good knowledge of the English language.

No previous formal CPR training in the past 6 months.

Exclusion criteria

Private home care nurses in Qatar who are not interested in participating in the study.

Lack of good knowledge of the English language.

Previous formal CPR training in the past 6 months.