Task Focusing Strategy During a Simulated Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Impact of a Task Focusing Strategy on Perceived Stress Levels and Performance During a Simulated Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This is a prospective randomized controlled study. The aim of this study is to

1. describe the stress patterns experienced during a CPR situation;
2. investigate whether the perceived stress was associated with CPR performance in terms of hands-on time and time to start CPR;
3. to investigate whether this task focusing strategy reduces perceived stress levels, and
4. whether this translates into better CPR performance. Based on findings that clear, directive leadership can enhance performance in cardiac resuscitation, we further 5) investigate if stress was associated with fewer leadership statements.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 4th year medical students

Exclusion Criteria:

• No informed consent