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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, found the following results.

     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 initiation of CPR are crucial for improving survival rates. Studies from 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 untrained individuals. Various CPR training programs, including shorter courses and self-instruction videos, can effectively disseminate CPR knowledge, maintaining skill quality. However, the impact of shorter courses on actual CPR performance and patient outcomes is still unclear. Investigating the relationship between training length and CPR performance, particularly focusing on self-assessment versus actual skills, is essential for improving 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.