Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing (기본간호학회지)

Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing (기본간호학회)
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Analysis of Nursing Students' Knowledge, Attitude and Ability to Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

간호대학생의 심폐소생술에 대한 지식, 태도, 수행능력에 관한 연구

  • Kim, Hye-Suk (Department of Nursing, Mokpo-Catholic University) ;
  • Kim, Mi-Sun (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Gwangju Health College University) ;
  • Park, Mi-Hwa (Department of Nursing, Chunnam Techno College)
  • 김혜숙 (목포가톨릭대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 김미선 (광주보건대학 응급구조과) ;
  • 박미화 (전남과학대학 간호과)
  • Received : 2009.06.11
  • Accepted : 2009.10.06
  • Published : 2009.11.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This study was designed to provide a systematic understanding of nursing students' knowledge, attitude and ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Fundamental data regarding CPR education was processed in order to analyze factors influencing knowledge, attitude and ability. Methods: A total of 663 nursing students from G city and South Jeolla Province participated in this study during March and April 2009. Questionnaires were used to gather the data. Descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation coefficients with SPSS WIN 12.0 were used for data analysis. Results: The mean score for knowledge regarding CPR was 7.84 of a total possible score of 15, for attitude, 39.90 of a total possible score of 55 and for performance ability, 40.17 of a total possible score of 75. There was a positive correlation between CPR knowledge, attitude and performance ability. As knowledge increased so did attitude and performance ability. Conclusion: In order to develop positive attitudes in nursing students toward the performance of CPR, we need to strengthen education related to CPR and create effective education programs which are focused particularly on practical training for the students.

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