Determining the Level of Comprehension in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation among Nursing Students at Selected College in Puducherry

Abstract

Background: The goal of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), an emergency procedure, is to save the life of an individual going into cardiac arrest. When someone is unconscious or only breathing gasps, it is obvious. Both within and outside of a medical establishment, it can be tested. The study purpose was to find out how well nursing students understood cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the demographic variable.

Materials and Methods: A quantitative descriptive research design. Among the population are Nursing Students in college of Nursing, PIMS. Using the Purposive sampling technique, 98 samples of Nursing Students who met the inclusion criteria were chosen from among them. BSc (N) second year students were, taken as well as those who are open to taking part in the research were included in the study. Experts validated the tool, and prior authorization was secured to carry out the investigation. Consent Obtained. The investigator guaranteed privacy. The questionnaire technique was used to collect the data. A structured questionnaire was used to assess the respondents’ comprehension of CPR. Descriptive statistics was used to plan the data analysis.

Findings: The findings showed that Nursing Students comprehension of CPR was divided into three categories: inadequate knowledge (1%), somewhat adequate knowledge (16%), and adequate knowledge (81%).