title: Factors influencing quality of chest compression depth in nursing students.
abstract: The purpose of the study was to identify factors influencing quality of chest compression depth in nursing students. A convenience sample of 102 female nursing students enrolled in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills training session. Each student performed 3 min of chest compression skills on a Resusci Anne SkillReporter manikin for measurements of both depth and rate. Nursing students with correct compression depth (50-60 mm) had higher body weight (t = -2.02, P = 0.046) and body mass index (t = -2.19, P = 0.031) compared with students in the incorrect depth group. Mean chest compression depth was shallower in underweight nursing students compared with normal weight or overweight students (F = 8.89, P < 0.001). Body weight was a significant factor influencing quality of chest compression depth (F = 4.25, P = 0.003). Educational intervention targeting underweight nursing students might need to enhance the quality of chest compression skills.
authors: Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University (CAU), CAU Healthcare System, Seoul, Korea.
authors: Young Sook
authors: YS
authors: Roh
authors: Eun Ju
authors: EJ
authors: Lim
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000592:standards*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013338:Students, Nursing
keywords: body weight; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; nursing students