An intervention study to assess the effectiveness of hands-on practice of Basic Life Support (BLS) training on Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) among teachers in selected high schools of Patna, Bihar

Title : An intervention study to assess the effectiveness of hands-on practice of Basic Life Support (BLS) training on Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) among teachers in selected high schools of Patna, Bihar

Abstract:

Basic Life Support (BLS) has recently received special attention because the majority of cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital, the advancement of technology with medical research contributes to evidence-based care for critically ill patients. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Basic Life Support (BLS) on knowledge, attitude, and practice among high school teachers. 

Materials and Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted among school teachers. A total of 336 participants were selected using a non-probability purposive sampling technique to evaluate the effectiveness of Basic Life Support (BLS) in terms of knowledge, attitude, and practice. A pre-test was conducted before the intervention and apost-test assessment was done at the end of the 5th day.

Result: On the assessment of demographic variables, the majority of participants were found to be male 76.8%, aged between 20 and 30 years 40.2%, and postgraduate 77.7%. The pre and posttest mean, SD, mean difference, standard error, and paired test were employed. On assessing the knowledge of school teachers, the mean difference between pre and post-test was found to be 1.82, standard error was 0.03, and paired t-test value was 50.1. Similarly, in attitude, the mean difference between pre and post-test was 1.92 and paired t-test value was 1.43. Analysis of practice skills showed that the mean difference between pre and post-test was 2.00, standard error was 0.00, and paired t-test value was 0.00. 

Conclusion: Basic Life Support (BLS) is a highly effective intervention for school teachers. Most of the school teachers improved their knowledge, attitude and practice after the intervention. However, regular training is help to improve the awareness of BLS among school teachers, educating school teacher’s huge impact on society.

Biography:

Dr .Hansmukh Jain working as Assistant Professor cum Sub-Dean (Nursing & Para Medical) Courses worked as a Principal I/c & Nursing Superintendent at All India Institute of Medical Sciences Patna, under Ministry of Health Family Welfare Government of India. A total of 24 years’ Experience as Nursing Teaching , Nursing Administration  As Researcher, Editor, Reviewer & Board Member of National advisory Board in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing, Member of National Journal of Geriatric Teaching and Administration both in hospital and Nursing Education as Master Trainer(TOT) Strengthening Midwifery Education In Bihar, By JHAPIEGO USAID, Master Trainer for Basic Life Support Course at All India Institute OF Medical Science Patna, , CCWG Facilitator under the USAID, RISE Project at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna Bihar. Recently awarded as Merit Faculty Award in Nursing by AIIMS Patna As ASSESSOR, At National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers by Quality council of India 2023.