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heidarzadeh A, kazemi M, Forouzi M, jahani Y. Comparing the effect of two methods of cardiopulmonary resuscitation education including computer-based stimulation and mannequin stimulation on nursing students knowledge and satisfaction. JMED 2015; 8 (17) :12-20
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Comparing the effect of two methods of cardiopulmonary resuscitation education including computer-based stimulation and mannequin stimulation on nursing students knowledge and satisfaction
Aazam Heidarzadeh , Majid Kazemi , Mansoorehi Forouzi , Yones Jahani
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Background and aim: Nurses' adequate knowledge and skills in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is effective in increasing success rate and reducing mortality rate fallowing CPR. This study conducted to compare the effect of two methods of cardiopulmonary resuscitation education including computer-based stimulation and mannequin stimulation on nursing students' knowledge and satisfaction. Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 64 nursing students randomly assigned in two groups including computer based stimulation and mannequin stimulation. Students' demographic characteristics, knowledge about CPR and satisfaction with CPR education methods measured before and after performing intervention. Data analyzed by SPSS18software and using descriptive and analytics statistics tests. Results: Findings revealed that knowledge means score difference between pre and post intervention in mannequin stimulation group was 7.72±3.46 and in computer based stimulation was 9.68±2.93. The difference between two groups was statistically significant. Both groups were satisfied from employed methods. Satisfaction rate was more in mannequin stimulation group compared to computer based stimulation group and this difference was statistically significant. Conclusion: Given the positive impact of simulated in improving knowledge and satisfaction of students from CPR education, it is recommended that this method utilized especially for education of medical groups.
Keywords: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, stimulation, knowledge, satisfaction, Iran
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Article Type : Orginal Research | Subject: Education
Received: 2014/05/19 | Accepted: 2014/09/20 | Published: 2015/03/17
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