Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching on CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) for Children among Student Nurses

Recent studies have shown that emergencies like asphyxia, shock, respiratory arrest and drowning are quite common in children. The survival rates of the children who are affected depends on how initial lifesaving procedures are delivered during the emergencies. CPR is such a measure that can save life in any emergency.

An evaluative approach was used to assess knowledge regarding CPR for children. Pre-experimental one group pre-test and post-test research design was used. The sample comprised of 100 student nurses. The sample were selected by purposive sampling technique. Permission was obtained from the principals and administrators in selected nursing institutions at Tumkur. The data collection process had done from four selected nursing institutions. On first day, self-administered knowledge questionnaire was given and knowledge regarding CPR for children was assessed. On the same day video assisted teaching regarding CPR for children was conducted for a period of one hour after pre-test. Eighth day, the investigator administered post-test and assessed their knowledge on CPR for children.

The study showed that the student nurses have moderately adequate knowledge regarding CPR for children. The pre-test mean knowledge score was 15.26 with standard deviation of 3.41. There was a marked gain in mean knowledge score after administration of video assisted teaching was 33.69 with standard deviation of 1.96. The difference in mean knowledge score was statistically significant at 0.05 level ‘t’ value =45.302. There was significant association between the pre-test level of knowledge on CPR for children with selected socio-demographic variables.

The findings of this study support the need for conducting an awareness programme on CPR for children to the student nurses. The study proved that the student nurses has improved their knowledge after administration of video assisted teaching. Such teaching programme can be carried out in the hospital and community to improve the knowledge of student nurses.