Basic Life Support Training among Interns and Post Graduate Entrants -Any Difference in Level of Education…….?
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 12
Abstract
Background & Objectives: As medical professionals, we are expected to recognize cardiac arrest and provide Basic life support anytime anywhere. The purpose of this study was to know if differences exist between clinical exposure and performance in the(Basic Life Support) BLS course training. Methods: A prospective, observational BLS study was conducted in CMC Hospital, Ludhiana after obtaining Ethics approval from the CMC Ethics committee and the informed consent of the participating interns and post graduate entrants. The knowledge and skills were tested based on a validated questionnaire givenbefore and after the course. Result: The skills and knowledge of the interns tested showed significant differences based on their pre-test and post –test scores .Even within each group, the post-test performances were significantly better compared to the pre-test scores. On issues of confidence in performing skills,scientific explanations and clarifications the post graduate group strongly agreed compared to the Interns group who plainly agreed and 2 interns even found the course disorganized. Conclusions: Basic Life Support course improves the knowledge and skills of our medical students whether interns or post graduates.
Authors and Affiliations
Christina George, Vinimol Jacob, Nitika Talwar, Dootika Liddle
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