Safety, quality & education

Empowering the next Generation: An innovative “Kids Save Lives” blended learning programme for schoolchildren training

ResuscitationPublished Prospective before-and-after study

Authors' conclusion

The blended learning method improved students' understanding of basic life support techniques and their attitude to act during cardiac arrest situations.

Study context

Population
Primary and secondary schoolchildren, metropolitan area of Bologna, Italyresponse rate 81.4%
Participants
1,179 participants
Exposure
Before vs after KSL blended learning course
Outcome
Willingness to intervene during cardiac arrest
Follow-up
Post-course
Methodological detailsobservational, 20 events, Bologna, Italy, 12.89% primary, 5.94% middle, 81.17% high school students
  • Observational
  • 20 events, Bologna, Italy
  • 12.89% primary, 5.94% middle, 81.17% high school students

Main finding

As reported in the abstract

P < 0.001

Observational data: associations, not effects.

Further findings

Course realism, engagement and future prospects (feedback)

Positive feedback; median scores notably higher in primary than secondary schools

Original publication

Empowering the next Generation: An innovative “Kids Save Lives” blended learning programme for schoolchildren training. Resuscitation. Published 13 December 2023. doi:10.1016/j.resuscitation.2023.110088

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