The Effect of Cognitive Knowledge and Psychomotor Skills Following CPR Training among Paediatric Nurses

Ms.Nalayanni Vasu; Dr. Mariappan Umapathi; Dr.Pathmawathi Subramaniam

Volume : VIII, Issue : IV, April - 2019

The Effect of Cognitive Knowledge and Psychomotor Skills Following CPR Training among Paediatric Nurses

Ms. Nalayanni Vasu, Dr. Mariappan Umapathi, Dr. Pathmawathi Subramaniam

Abstract :

Retention of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) knowledge and skills is a key factor in determining the competency of pediatric nurses� in performing lifesaving procedures of child basic life support (BLS). The aim of this study was to investigate the extent to which the nursing personnel acquire and retain CPR cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills following paediatric CPR training. A quasi-experimental research which includes a pre-test, CPR training program, a post-test, and a retention-test was conducted. A convenient sampling was used to select the 105 registered nurses and CPR knowledge was assessed by a multiple-choice questionnaire and observational checklist. The results revealed that the mean CPR knowledge scores and psychomotor skills were significantly increased from baseline, p<0.001. Study concluded that the CPR training is effective in increasing knowledge and skills of nurses. It is recommended to have frequent refresher CPR training and implementation of other techniques to improve the pediatric nurses� competency retention.