Basic Life support training- Is student confidence enhanced by advanced levels of simulation? - A comparative quantitative study 

Rushton, Melanie; Pilkington, Rachel

Abstract

Background 

Basic life support (BLS) is a mandatory skill. The confidence of the BLS provider should be enhanced by regular training. Traditionally BLS training uses low fidelity manikins, but more recent studies have suggested the use of high-fidelity manikins and alternative levels of simulation such as virtual reality.

Methods 

A quasi-experimental study including 125 student nurses. Data was collected using pre- validated questionnaires and analysed using SPSS version 23. Ethical considerations were applied, and institutional ethical approval was granted.

Results

The study revealed that high fidelity simulation had a significant impact on the BLS learner's confidence levels.

Conclusion 

The study identified the importance of HFS in BLS training in preparing students for clinical practice. Highlighted the need for further exploration of simulation technologies, such as virtual reality to enable students to gain the knowledge, skills, confidence, and competence that is required to enable safe and effective practice.

• Journal Article Type: Other
• Acceptance Date: Feb 22, 2024
• Online Publication Date: May 9, 2024
• Publication Date: May 9, 2024
• Deposit Date: May 8, 2024
• Journal: British Journal of Nursing.
• Print ISSN: 0966-0461
• Publisher: MA Healthcare
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 33
• Issue: 9
• Publisher URL: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/content/professional/basic-life-support-training-is-student-confidence-enhanced-by-advanced-levels-of-simulation/