Research Article

Evaluation of Basic and Advanced Life Support Knowledge of Resident Doctors at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital

Volume: 9 Number: 1 April 15, 2024
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Evaluation of Basic and Advanced Life Support Knowledge of Resident Doctors at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital

Abstract

Aim: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), which includes Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Post Resuscitation Care (PRC), has become an important medical topic that is kept current with constantly changing and updated guidelines. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether medical residents (MRs) at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital (KTRH) can recognize cardiac arrest, their knowledge and skill level of BLS and ACLS. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted between 30.12.2015-01.05.2016, as a descriptive questionnaire study to evaluate the approaches and knowledge levels of MRs working in 11 different clinics at KTRH. The questi-onnaire consisted of a personal information form as well as questions assessing BLS and ACLS, CPR training and CPR application history. The questionnaires were administered face-to-face by the researchers. SPSS Statistics 22.0 (SPSS Inc. ®, Chicago, USA) program was used for statistical analysis. Results: There were 163 participants in the study. The mean number of correct responses to the knowledge assessment questions was significantly (p<0.05) higher among those who felt CPR training in medical school was adequate and who followed ALCS and CPR guidelines than among those who felt CPR training was inadequate and who did not follow CPR guidelines. There was a significant (p<0.05) positive correlation between age and length of practice and the correct rate of BLS knowledge scores. There was a significant (p<0.05) positive correlation between age and years of practice and BLS knowledge scores. In addition, the mean ACLS knowledge level correct response rate was significantly (p<0.01) higher in surgical specialties than in medical specialties. Conclusion : In order to increase the chances of survival in cases of reversible sudden cardiac arrest, BLS and ACLS training should be renewed and updated on a global and national level, starting with the health care professionals.

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Ethical Statement

Erciyes Üniversitesi Klinik Araştırmalar Etik Kurulu'ndan (Toplantı tarihi 18/12/2015 ve Karar No: 96681246/195) ve Kayseri Eğitim Planlama Koordinasyon Kurulu'ndan izin alındı.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Emergency Medicine

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

April 15, 2024

Submission Date

December 2, 2023

Acceptance Date

February 27, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 9 Number: 1

APA
Karaca, B., Avsarogullari, L., Şenol, V., Seyhan, A. U., & Altuntaş, M. (2024). Evaluation of Basic and Advanced Life Support Knowledge of Resident Doctors at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital. Journal of Anatolian Medical Research, 9(1), 19-26. https://doi.org/10.55694/jamer.1396972
AMA
1.Karaca B, Avsarogullari L, Şenol V, Seyhan AU, Altuntaş M. Evaluation of Basic and Advanced Life Support Knowledge of Resident Doctors at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital. JAMER. 2024;9(1):19-26. doi:10.55694/jamer.1396972
Chicago
Karaca, Bahadır, Levent Avsarogullari, Vesile Şenol, Avni Uygar Seyhan, and Mükerrem Altuntaş. 2024. “Evaluation of Basic and Advanced Life Support Knowledge of Resident Doctors at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital”. Journal of Anatolian Medical Research 9 (1): 19-26. https://doi.org/10.55694/jamer.1396972.
EndNote
Karaca B, Avsarogullari L, Şenol V, Seyhan AU, Altuntaş M (April 1, 2024) Evaluation of Basic and Advanced Life Support Knowledge of Resident Doctors at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital. Journal of Anatolian Medical Research 9 1 19–26.
IEEE
[1]B. Karaca, L. Avsarogullari, V. Şenol, A. U. Seyhan, and M. Altuntaş, “Evaluation of Basic and Advanced Life Support Knowledge of Resident Doctors at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital”, JAMER, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 19–26, Apr. 2024, doi: 10.55694/jamer.1396972.
ISNAD
Karaca, Bahadır - Avsarogullari, Levent - Şenol, Vesile - Seyhan, Avni Uygar - Altuntaş, Mükerrem. “Evaluation of Basic and Advanced Life Support Knowledge of Resident Doctors at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital”. Journal of Anatolian Medical Research 9/1 (April 1, 2024): 19-26. https://doi.org/10.55694/jamer.1396972.
JAMA
1.Karaca B, Avsarogullari L, Şenol V, Seyhan AU, Altuntaş M. Evaluation of Basic and Advanced Life Support Knowledge of Resident Doctors at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital. JAMER. 2024;9:19–26.
MLA
Karaca, Bahadır, et al. “Evaluation of Basic and Advanced Life Support Knowledge of Resident Doctors at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital”. Journal of Anatolian Medical Research, vol. 9, no. 1, Apr. 2024, pp. 19-26, doi:10.55694/jamer.1396972.
Vancouver
1.Bahadır Karaca, Levent Avsarogullari, Vesile Şenol, Avni Uygar Seyhan, Mükerrem Altuntaş. Evaluation of Basic and Advanced Life Support Knowledge of Resident Doctors at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital. JAMER. 2024 Apr. 1;9(1):19-26. doi:10.55694/jamer.1396972

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