Effectiveness of Basic Life Support Training for Rural Community Dwelling Elderly

Community Dwelling Clinical Trial

Official title:

Chang Gung University of Science and Technology

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05814120
• Other study ID #: 201600580B0
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: May 1, 2021
• Est. completion date: August 31, 2022

Study information

• Verified date: April 2023
• Source: Chang Gung University of Science and Technology
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

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.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 218
• Est. completion date: August 31, 2022
• Est. primary completion date: August 31, 2022
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: All
• Age group: 65 Years and older

Eligibility

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.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Community Dwelling

Intervention

Behavioral:
• BLS training program
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).

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Taiwan	Chang Gung University of Science and Technology	Chiayi City

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Chang Gung University of Science and Technology

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Taiwan, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	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.
Primary	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.
Primary	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.