A Preexperimental Study to Find the Effectiveness of Structured Simulation-based Training on Basic Life Support among Dental Doctors, in Uttarakhand

Abstract

Abstract Background: Improving skills to provide high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among health-care professionals is vital and may lead to a reduction in unexpected deaths due to cardiac arrest. Aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of basic life support (BLS) training among dental physicians. Materials and Methods: A preexperimental study was conducted among 97 dental doctors selected using universal sampling at the center for Professional Education (CPD), All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh. The participants included faculty and postgraduate students from Seema Dental College, Rishikesh, after obtaining informed consent. A pretested, semi-structured questionnaire on BLS techniques and a feedback form was used to assess knowledge of CPR. A structured simulation-based training was given to the participants for 2 days about BLS after conducting a pretest. The training was given in small groups (10 members), and all the participants were given mandatory participation to practice the procedures before the posttest, followed by feedback on the quality of the training. Data analysis was done using statistical software. Results: There was a significant difference in mean scores of awareness between the pretest (13.69 ± 4.37) and posttest (22.01 ± 1.86) of the participants (P = 0.001). The majority of the participants (89.7%) felt that overall, the quality of the module was most satisfactory, intellectually stimulating, and relevant research based. Conclusion: There is a need for BLS training for the different cadres of health-care professionals, public volunteers, ambulance drivers, schoolteachers, students, and the general public at regular intervals. The feedback about the present training was favorable.