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dc.contributor.authorWilks, Jeff
dc.contributor.authorKanasa, Harry
dc.contributor.authorPendergast, Donna
dc.contributor.authorClark, Ken
dc.date.accessioned2018-04-13T01:15:52Z
dc.date.available2018-04-13T01:15:52Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.identifier.issn0156-5788
dc.identifier.doi10.1071/AH15072
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10072/100000
dc.description.abstractObjective. The aim of the present study was to determine whether a 1-day basic life support (BLS) training program can significantly increase emergency response readiness for primary school children. Methods. One hundred and seven children aged 11–12 years completed a program led by surf lifesaving instructors. A 50-item quiz was administered 1 week before and 1 and 8 weeks after training. Results. Significant improvements were gained in knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR; P < 0.001), the response sequence for emergency situations (DRSABCD action plan) and various emergency scenarios, including choking (P < 0.001) and severe bleeding (P < 0.001). Knowledge and understanding were retained at the 8-week follow-up. Students reported increased confidence in assisting others after training, consistent with previous studies. Conclusions. A 1-day training program can significantly increase BLS knowledge and confidence to provide assistance in an emergency situation. Findings reinforce the value of school-based training that provides a general foundation for emergency response readiness.
dc.description.peerreviewedYes
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherCSIRO Publishing
dc.relation.ispartofpagefrom357
dc.relation.ispartofpageto363
dc.relation.ispartofjournalAustralian Health Review
dc.relation.ispartofvolume40
dc.subject.fieldofresearchPrimary education
dc.subject.fieldofresearchPhysical education and development curriculum and pedagogy
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode390304
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode390111
dc.titleEmergency response readiness for primary school children
dc.typeJournal article
dc.type.descriptionC1 - Articles
dc.type.codeC - Journal Articles
gro.facultyArts, Education & Law Group, School of Law
gro.hasfulltextNo Full Text
gro.griffith.authorPendergast AM, Donna L.
gro.griffith.authorKanasa, Harry


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