Comparison of Cpr Training by Social Media Networks and Workshop on Cpr Skill of Nursing and Midwifery Students



Ghorbani S^{1, 2} ; Ghafourifard M³ ; Dinmohammadi M^{2, 4} ; Fallah R⁵ ; Aghajanloo A^{2, 6} Show Affiliations
Source: Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences Published:2020

Abstract

Background: Social medias are becoming the most important tool that students can create and share information and knowledge. This study aimed to compare the effect of social media and workshops on CPR skills of nursing and midwifery students. Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 59 nursing and midwifery students were randomly divided into WhatsApp-based and workshop-based training groups. CPR skills were assessed at four time-points, including before the training, one week, one month and three months after the training. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Generalized Estimating Equation (GEE) by SPSS 16 software program. The significance level was considered as 5%. Results: Before the training, both groups had low scores. However, the results showed that one week, one month and three months after the training, the mean score of CPR skill in the WhatsApp group was statistically lower than the workshop group (p<0.001). Conclusions: Despite the effectiveness of both methods, the workshop had more effect on students' skills. Therefore, it seems that social media should not be considered a substitute for conventional training, such as the workshop. © 2020 Lahore Medical And Dental College. All rights reserved.