Impact of simulation training on Jordanian nurses' performance of basic life support skills: A pilot study.
BACKGROUND
Providing efficient basic life support (BLS) training is crucial for practicing nurses who provide direct patient care. Nevertheless, data addressing the impact of BLS courses on the skills and performance of Jordanian nurses are scarce. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a BLS simulation training on Jordanian nurses' skill improvement in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.


METHODS
A prospective quasi-experimental, single group pretest-posttest design was used to study the effect of BLS simulation; using a 9-item checklist; on the spot training; American Heart Association, on a group of Jordanian nurses. A pre-test was conducted following a CPR scenario to test the skills using 9-item checklist extrapolated from the American Heart Association guidelines. After debriefing, an interactive on spot training was provided. Later, participants undertook an unscheduled post-test after four weeks that included the same nine items.


RESULTS
Thirty registered nurses with a mean clinical experience of 6.1years participated in the study. Comparing pre-test (M=4.6, SD=2.9, range=0 to 9) with post-test results (M=7.5, SD=1.7, range=4 to 9) showed an overall improvement in skills and BLS scores after the simulation training program (t=7.4, df=29, p<0.0001).


CONCLUSIONS
BLS simulation training sessions are associated with significant improvement in skills and performance among Jordanian nurses. A refreshment BLS training session for nurses is highly recommended to guarantee nurses' preparedness in actual CPR scenarios.
Faculty of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan. Electronic address: samar_sami2002@yahoo.com.
Samar
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Toubasi
Specialty Hospital Amman, Jordan. Electronic address: Mro1984@yahoo.com.
Mohammed R
MR
Alosta
Faculty of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan. Electronic address: m.darawad@ju.edu.jo.
Muhammad W
MW
Darawad
Faculty of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan; Al-Farabi College for Dentistry and Nursing, Al-Farabi College, Riyadh 11514, Saudi Arabia. Electronic address: w.demeh@ju.edu.jo.
Waddah
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Demeh
D000328:Adult; D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007597:Jordan; D008297:Male; D008348:Manikins; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011446:Prospective Studies; D000066908:Simulation Training / Q000379:methods*
Basic life support; Jordan; Nurses; Training