Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
The goal of this pre-post study is to test the effectiveness of basic life support (BLS) training for rural community-dwelling Elderly. The main question it aims to answer are can the training program tailored for rural elderly improve basic life support knowledge, attitude, and skills? Participants will receive an innovative BLS training program.
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experimental arm | Experimental | Geriatric-specific BLS training program |
|
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLS training program | Behavioral | BLS training program was in accordance with the 2020 AHA cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines. The BLS training program adopts 4D teaching techniques, namely description (Describe), demonstration (Demo), implementation (Do), feedback (Debriefing). |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Changes to the BLS Knowledge Questionnaire | The BLS knowledge assessment consisted of 10 questions with structured "yes" or "no" answers and was based on expert consensus from the AHA (AHA, 2020). Scores were calculated based on the number of correct answers given, with higher scores indicating a greater understanding of BLS. | Completion by study, average 60 minutes. |
| Changes to the BLS attitude Questionnaire | The BLS attitude questionnaire contained five statements with five-point Likert-type scale responses ranging from "strongly agree" to "strongly disagree." Positive attitudinal answers awarded higher scores. | Completion by study, average 60 minutes. |
| The observable BLS skill checklist | The observable BLS skill checklist included ten steps related to BLS practices, such as assessing responsiveness, calling for help, and using an AED. The researcher completed the checklist and rated each step on a 2-point scale, with higher scores indicating better BLS practices. | Completion by study, average 60 minutes. |
Not provided
Not provided
Inclusion Criteria:
age older than 65-year-old, intact cognition, coordinated activities, and no history of severe cardiovascular disease, asthma, or lower extremity impairment.
Exclusion Criteria:
severe visual and hearing impairment, impractical to move, and mental illness.
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chang Gung University of Science and Technology | Chiayi City | Taiwan |
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
|