Effectiveness of Training on Basic Life Support for Nurses: A Quasi-Experimental Study

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Abstract Background: Basic life support (BLS) training is important for health professionals. Nurses are key persons in health system. In each hospital, there must be facilities of proper training for nurses to update their knowledge, skills, and training regarding BLS. The main aim of the present study was to assess the effectiveness of BLS training for nurses in terms of their knowledge and practical skills. Materials and Methods: The quasi-experimental design was used for this study with pretest–posttest design with one group only. The present study was conducted in a tertiary care institution, North India. Study participants consist of 440 registered nurses selected by convenience sample technique. Training for BLS consists of theoretical and practical sessions. Nurses’ knowledge and practices skill were checked before and after BLS training. Data were collected by using 25 multiple-choice questions of knowledge and a 3-point 15-step practice skill checklist and their pre- and postknowledge and practical skill scores were compared. Results: Knowledge and practical skill scores of BLS training after training were higher than pretraining scores (t = 85.96, P = 0.00*; t = 86.40, P = 0.00*). Association was found among nurses who did cardiopulmonary resuscitation had higher knowledge (0.72 times) and more skills (0.5 times). Conclusion: The study concludes that nurses’ knowledge and skill were improved by BLS training program. Regular training of BLS is important to gain competency, efficacy, and up-to-date information in this area.