title: The influence of high fidelity simulation on first responders retention of CPR knowledge.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The purpose of this study was to identify the impact of high-fidelity simulation on the retention of basic life support cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) knowledge among a group of healthcare providers (HCPs).
  
  
  METHODS
  A twenty-five question exam was completed by nurses and nurse technicians over a two-year period before and after mandatory CPR training with high-fidelity simulation.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Most HCPs scored near 50% or below the passing score (80%) with a mean range of scores between 28% and 84%. HCPs missed questions on the exam that requested specific details related to technique or human physiology during CPR.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The current teaching method for basic life support may be enhanced by using high-fidelity simulation, but this modality alone is not enough to support HCPs retention of CPR knowledge. Additional studies are needed to identify strategies that will help HCPs remember specific and detailed information in the CPR algorithm.
authors.affiliation: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, UM-JMH Center for Patient Safety R-370A, Miami, Florida 33136. Electronic address: reverett@med.miami.edu.
authors.forename: Ruth
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Everett-Thomas
authors.affiliation: Ambulatory Services Division, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida 33136.
authors.forename: Vernice
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Turnbull-Horton
authors.affiliation: University Of Miami, M. Christine Schwartz School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL 33146.
authors.forename: Beatriz
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Valdes
authors.affiliation: Miami Dade College: Benjamin Leon School of Nursing, Miami Florida, 33132.
authors.forename: Guillermo R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Valdes
authors.affiliation: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, UM-JMH Center for Patient Safety R-370A, Miami, Florida 33136.
authors.forename: Lisa F
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Rosen
authors.affiliation: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, UM-JMH Center for Patient Safety, Coral Gables FL, 33146.
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Birnbach
mesh_terms: D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; D006801:Humans; D009740:Nursing Staff; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: High fidelity simulation; Knowledge; Retention; Training