Educational effect of CPR training in department of dental hygiene students

Myung-Eun Kim   Hee-Kyoung Kim1   Chang-Hee Lee1   Myung-Lyeol Lee2,*   

Department of Dental Hygiene, Daewon University College
1Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Namseoul University
2Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Daewon University College

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) education in dental hygiene students. Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was completed by fifty dental hygiene students in May 2016 before and after CPR education. The questionnaire consisted of knowledge, attitude, confidence, and performance of CPR skill. Performance test by professionals was measured to evaluate capability of skill after CPR education. Results: Scores of the knowledge increased from 4.35 to 12.24 after education (p<0.001). Scores of attitude increased from 51.86 to 58.92 (p<0.001). Scores of confidence changed from 56.66 to 85.02 (p<0.001). Scores of self-capability of skill increased from 44.90 to 74.02 (p<0.001). 5. The average score of capability of skill by professional test was 24.47. Conclusions: CPR education improved the knowledge, attitude, confidence and capability of skill in dental hygiene students. The development and education of CPR program will make the students perform bystander CPR in the emergency situation actively.

Acknowledgements

이 논문은 2016년 대원대학교 교내학술연구비 지원 사업 연구비 지원에 의해 수행된 것임.

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Table 1. General characteristics of the subject