Effects of an Educational Intervention on Undergraduate Students’ Self-Efficacy Regarding Basic Resuscitation Skills — Presentation Detail — Celebration of Scholars

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Effects of an Educational Intervention on Undergraduate Students’ Self-Efficacy Regarding Basic Resuscitation Skills

Name: Declan Weaver
Major: Nursing
Hometown: Yorkville, IL
Faculty Sponsor:
Other Sponsors: Patricia Flannery, RN
Type of research: Independent research
Funding: SMEDS Fellowship in Population Health

Abstract

Research Purpose:

The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate the impact of an emergency preparedness educational program on undergraduate students’ level of perceived self-efficacy regarding basic resuscitation skills.

Significance:

Using a combination of video-led instruction, instructor rhetoric, and simulation-based education, this emergency preparedness program advanced the science of resuscitation education, highlighting that this American Heart Association 2-hour program affected students’ perceived self-efficacy to respond to an emergency situation. Many of the participants expressed a deeper interest in further education and even certification in CPR. Other students expressed gratitude for the peace of mind that the knowledge brought them, knowing that they would be more prepared for an emergency situation should they ever find themselves in that situation.

Methodology:

This study involved a prospective, quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test design. Participants included undergraduate students (n=21) from nursing, business, computer science and theater studies at Carthage College.

Results:

Statistically significant results were found in student’s level of self-efficacy regarding basic resuscitation skills [t (20) = -7.760; p < .001; eta squared=.75].

Recommendations:

This study suggests that undergraduate students would benefit from a simple educational course on basic resuscitation skills due to gains found in perceived self-efficacy in emergency preparedness. With their newly found confidence, they will hopefully also be more competent should they ever find themselves in an emergency situation requiring CPR or AED use.