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T1 Saving Lives Starts Early: Nurse-Led First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training for High School Students and Future Professionals
A1 Madrigal de la Parte, Andrea
A1 Silva Palmieri, Isadora Gabriella
A1 Araújo, Edilaine Aparecida De Oliveira
A1 Pérez López de Echazarreta, Gloria
A1 Alonso Martínez, Laura
K1 Adolescent health
K1 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
K1 Community health nursing
K1 Early intervention
K1 Health education
K1 Reanimación cardiopulmonar
K1 CPR (First aid)
K1 Educación sanitaria
K1 Health education
AB Cardiopulmonary resuscitation refers to the emergency procedure performed in response to a sudden loss of consciousness with cessation of breathing and cardiac activity. It requires immediate interventions including airway management, ventilation, chest compressions, and defibrillation. According to the World Health Organization, with ischemic heart disease responsible for 13% of global mortality, widespread cardiopulmonary resuscitation training is critical, particularly outside health care settings. School and community nursing provide an effective platform to educate young people, reinforce the chain of survival, and promote health literacy in educational environments.ObjectiveThis study aimed to determine whether structured theoretical-practical workshops enhance cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge and self-efficacy among high school and university students compared with a control group and explore associations with sociodemographic variables.MethodsA quasi-experimental design was used. Nursing-led workshops were delivered in high schools and universities, with pre- and postintervention assessments measuring cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge and self-perceived competence. The sample comprised 472 participants aged 12 to 74 years (mean = 21.27; SD = 12.54 years).ResultsParticipants exhibited significant improvements in cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge and confidence after the intervention. Gains exceeded those observed in the control group and were consistent across sociodemographic subgroups.DiscussionNursing-led educational interventions in school and university settings substantially improve cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge and self-efficacy, enhancing preparedness for cardiac emergencies. Integrating such programs into educational curricula supports the chain of survival, strengthens community resilience, and aligns with public health priorities for early intervention and prevention.
PB Elsevier
SN 0099-1767
YR 2026
FD 2026
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10259/11945
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10259/11945
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Burgos
RD 17-ago-2026