Nursing journal, Vol. 28 No. 3, 2023.
Izvorni znanstveni članak
https://doi.org/10.11608/sgnj.28.3.2
Knowledge and opinions of nursing undergraduate students about basic life support measures
Anita Matić
orcid.org/0000-0002-3374-8512
; Fakultet za dentalnu medicinu i zdravstvo Osijek, Sveučilište Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, Katedra za patofiziologiju, fiziologiju i imunologiju, Crkvena 21, 31 000 Osijek
Nemanja Cvijanović
orcid.org/0009-0007-0838-8950
; Fakultet za dentalnu medicinu i zdravstvo Osijek, Sveučilište Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, Crkvena 21, 31 000 Osijek i Zavod za hitnu medicinu Osječko-baranjske županije, Ul. Josipa Huttlera 2, 31 000 Osijek
Nikola Volarić
; Fakultet za dentalnu medicinu i zdravstvo Osijek, Sveučilište Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, Katedra za patofiziologiju, fiziologiju i imunologiju, Crkvena 21, 31 000 Osijek
Dunja Igrec
orcid.org/0009-0006-6442-8729
; Fakultet za dentalnu medicinu i zdravstvo Osijek, Sveučilište Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, Katedra za patofiziologiju, fiziologiju i imunologiju, Crkvena 21, 31 000 Osijek
Mateja Ćosić
orcid.org/0000-0003-2444-7029
; Fakultet za dentalnu medicinu i zdravstvo Osijek, Sveučilište Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, Crkvena 21, 31 000 Osijek i Dom zdravlja Osječko-baranjske županije, Park kralja Petra Krešimira IV./6 31 000 Osijek
Jelena Jakab
orcid.org/0000-0002-5023-4409
; Fakultet za dentalnu medicinu i zdravstvo Osijek, Sveučilište Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, Katedra za patofiziologiju, fiziologiju i imunologiju, Crkvena 21, 31 000 Osijek
Sažetak
Introduction: Basic life support (BLS) refers to the emergency medical care provided to a person in a life-threatening condition. Its purpose is to maintain vital functions and prevent further deterioration of the patient's condition until advanced medical care can be provided. Due to the frequency and significance of this procedure, all healthcare professionals need to understand basic life support measures thoroughly.
Aim: The aim is to examine the knowledge and opinions of undergraduate nursing students regarding BLS procedures and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the need for additional education for all future healthcare professionals, and to identify differences in knowledge levels based on the year of education.
Participants and Methods: A total of 290 full-time and part-time nursing undergraduate students aged 18-50 participated in the research conducted in the period from January to April 2023. All students completed a questionnaire consisting of two parts: a general section with sociodemographic information and a specific section with questions related to the research topic. The survey was conducted anonymously and voluntarily.
Results: 85% of the respondents had previously attended health-oriented high school, and since then, the largest percentage were familiar with the concepts of BLS and CPR. Overall, students answered the questions correctly with a high accuracy (85% and more) of the theoretical questions on the mentioned topic. Observed by years of study, students of the 3rd year of undergraduate nursing studies showed the best knowledge. The willingness of students to join and carry out BLS and KPR procedures increases with the length of their studies and the higher level of acquired knowledge. All students consider important to know the above procedures and that courses and workshops on the above topic should be repeated periodically to renew knowledge and skills.
Conclusion: Knowledge, readiness, and skills related to BLS and CPR procedures increase with the duration and greater extent of acquired education. Students recognize their moral responsibility as healthcare professionals and the importance of repeated courses to enhance emergency preparedness.
Ključne riječi
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; education; professionals; undergraduate nursing students
Hrčak ID:
311101
URI
Datum izdavanja:
15.12.2023.
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