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The study finds that the more hours of training there are, the better the results are.

  A recent study on the relationship between the level of CPR training, self-reported skills, and actual manikin test performance—an observational study—revealed the following findings.

The quality of bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) significantly influences outcomes for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Research indicates that immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and the prompt initiation of CPR are crucial for improving survival rates. Studies conducted in Sweden and Denmark have demonstrated that early CPR can enhance both functional survival and reduce nursing home admissions for resuscitated patients. Bystanders trained in CPR are three times more likely to perform it than their untrained counterparts. Various CPR training programs, including shorter courses and self-instruction videos, can effectively disseminate CPR knowledge while maintaining skill quality. However, the impact of shorter courses on actual CPR performance and patient outcomes remains unclear. Investigating the relationship between training duration and CPR performance, particularly focusing on self-assessment versus actual skills, is essential for refining training programs and enhancing the overall effectiveness of CPR in emergency situations.

 

 

 

Lund-Kordahl I, Mathiassen M, Melau J, Olasveengen TM, Sunde K, Fredriksen K. Relationship between level of CPR training, self-reported skills, and actual manikin test performance-an observational study. Int J Emerg Med. 2019 Jan 10;12(1):2. doi: 10.1186/s12245-018-0220-9. PMID: 31179947; PMCID: PMC6327595.