Effectiveness evaluation of cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation workshop in clinical atmosphere based on Kirkpatrick model

Aim. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation (CPCR) workshop for nurses in the clinical atmosphere of critical care wards of Ardabil Social Security Hospital based on Kirkpatrick model.
Background. Evaluating the effectiveness of training courses to determine the extent to which the objectives of the training course are realized is necessary.
Method. In this descriptive survey, accessible population included 65 critical care nurses and nursing managers of the hospital under study out of which 56 people were selected based on stratified random sampling using Morgan-Krejcie sample table. Data were collected using a questionnaire and its validity was confirmed by the views of the experts. The reliability of the questionnaire was 0.99 (Cronbach's alpha). Data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics.
Findings. The mean score of the effectiveness of the CPCR workshop in clinical atmosphere from the perspective of critical care nurses and nurse managers was 3.89 out of 5 in the level of “reaction”. Moreover, the mean score of the effectiveness of “learning” level and “behavior” level were reported 3.97 and 4.02 out of 5, respectively. In the level of the “results” the mean score of the effectiveness was reported as 4.57. The total average of effectiveness of training in CPCR workshop was 4.11 out of 5.
Conclusion. The result of the study showed that CPCR workshop was evaluated as an effective program based on the Kirkpatrick model.