International Journal of Health Sciences
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): IJHS : International Journal of Health Sciences

The Effect of Basic Life Support Training on Nurses' Ability to Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in the Emergency Department

Mahoklory, Serly Sani (Unknown)
Fitriani.K, Fitriani.K (Unknown)
Ibrahim, Sultan Akbar (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Sep 2025

Abstract

Background: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a crucial step in treating cardiac arrest. Emergency nurses' ability to perform CPR is greatly influenced by the knowledge and skills gained from Basic Life Support (BLS) training. Objective: This study aims to analyze the effect of BHD training on nurses' ability to perform CPR in the Emergency Department (IGD). Method: Quantitative research with pre-experimental design one group pretest-posttest Design. A sample of 30 emergency room nurses was selected using total sampling. The instruments consisted of a knowledge questionnaire, a skills observation sheet, and a CPR implementation guide according to American Heart Association standards. Association (AHA) 2020. Data analysis using paired t- test with α=0.05. Results: The study showed a significant increase in nurses' abilities after receiving BHD training. The average knowledge score increased from 65.3 to 87.6, while the average skill score increased from 60.1 to 89.2 (p=0.000). Conclusion: BHD training has a significant effect on improving nurses' ability to perform CPR in the ER.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJHS

Publisher

Subject

Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

Description

International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS) is an international peer-reviewed journal published by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers throughout Indonesia. This Journal of Health Sciences is open access and aims to share and promote the quality of community services by applying science ...