J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2008 May;15(2):143-152.

Knowledge and Attitude Toward BLS and Provided CPR Education among Nurses at General Wards in Pusan

• Kim JY
• Jun SS
• Kim DH
• Choi SS

Abstract

PURPOSE: A survey was done on knowledge and attitude toward CPR and provision of CPR education to nurses on general wards. METHOD: A survey of 280 nurses on general wards in four university hospitals with 700 beds or more in the city of Pusan was done. The data were collected from September 10, to September 22, 2007.
RESULTS
The mean score for knowledge of Basic Life Support was 12.71 (mean converted to 100: 63). About 76% of the nurses believed that they had a responsibility to perform CPR, but 53.3% of the nurses were not confident to perform CPR. About 94% of the nurses had received education on CPR but 32.3% of those took it 6 to 12 years ago. About 41% of the nurses spent 3-4 hours for the education and 73.2% of those took simulation education.
CONCLUSION
Although most of the nurses had received CPR education, they were not knowledgeable or confident. Therefore, better CPR education programs including up-dated knowledge are needed. More reinforced education should be offered every six months or on a yearly basis in order to enhance lasting efficiency.

Keyword

Nurse; Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation; Knowledge; Attitude; Education

MeSH Terms

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Hospitals, University
Patients' Rooms