Comparing the Effectiveness of Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Using "Educational Film" and "Structured Group Using Video Self-Evaluation" Methods on the Knowledge and Skills of Workers of the Construction Trade Union

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training with standard scientific principles and skill acquisition are among the most important issues for training people. Therefore, the current research was conducted to compare the effectiveness of basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation training using "educational film" and "structured group using video self-evaluation" methods on the knowledge and skills of workers of the construction trade union.

 This research was conducted as a randomized and controlled clinical trial. 72 workers were selected by the available sampling method in 2023 and randomly assigned to the research groups. Participants in the experimental group received structured group training with video self-assessment, and participants in the control group received regular training and video training. In this research, we used a basic life support (BLS) knowledge questionnaire and a BLS skill checklist. SPSS-22 statistical software was used to analyze the data.

Based on the results of the paired t-test, there was a significant difference between the research groups in terms of BLS knowledge in the post-test stage compared to the pre-test stage (P<0.05). In addition, the independent t-test results showed a significant difference between the research groups in terms of BLS knowledge and BLS skills in the post-test stage (P≤0.005).

Therefore, based on the research results, it is suggested to use the structured group method with video self-assessment to train people as the first line of response to the treatment of cardiorespiratory arrest.