Instructor-led distance learning for training students in cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A randomized controlled study

This study aimed to evaluate whether laypersons who completed instructor-led distance learning (DL) acquired a level of CPR skill comparable to that achieved via CL training. MethodsThis randomized controlled study recruited students from 28 Korean high schools who were randomized to complete instructor-led DL or CL training. The CL training involved classroom-based face-to-face training, whereas the instructor-led DL training was provided online using a videoconferencing system. ResultsThe study enrolled 62 students who were randomized to the CL group (31 participants) or the DL group (31 participants). Relative to the CL group, the DL group achieved remarkably similar results in terms of most CPR variables. In addition, the DL group had a significant improvement in the mean compression depth (before: 46 mm [interquartile range: 37 –52 mm] vs. after: 49 mm [interquartile range: 46–54 mm], p
Source: PLoS One - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Source Type: research