The effect of CPR training on performance of nurses in selected hospitals of Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, 2010

One of the most important factors that affect the success of cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the availability of expert CPR nurses that can immediately and correctly initiate and continue the CPR. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of CPR training on performance of nurses in some selected hospitals of Shahrekord University of medical Sciences in 2010. This study is a quasi-experimental study that consists of all the ICU, CCU. Emergency and labour nursing staff. After they participated in a CPR workshop, their performance was assessed using a checklist and compared with their performance before the workshop. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. 89.2% participants were female. The mean age of participants was 31.29±9.4 years. Before the study, the performance score of nurses in assessing patient’s consciousness was 81.8%±11.6% and the teamwork score was 81.53% ±11.4%. Both of these scores increased to 100% after the study. The score of using oxygen mask was 42.9%±7.8% that increased 56.25% ±8.3% after the study. In all hospitals, differences between the performance scores were statistically significant before and after the study(p<0.05). Participation of nursing staff in an educational workshop can increase their knowledge and skills about CPR. It seems that is necessary to focus on practical educational programs and team working to prepare nursing staff to involve in CPR actively and correctly.