Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
8. Uluslararası 19.Ulusal Hemşirelik Kongresi, Ankara, Türkiye, 25 - 28 Eylül 2024, ss.1381-1382, (Özet Bildiri)
USING VIRTUAL REALITY IN BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING FOR LAY RESCUERS
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is one of the most common causes of death and a leading cause of healthcare expenditure. This has led to significant research to examine ways to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with OHCA. Early initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is one of the most important steps to improve outcomes in patients with OHCA. Therefore, it is important to provide basic life support (BLS) training to lay rescuers. BLS training has become increasingly important in recent years due to its potential to significantly reduce OHCA. Classic BLS training typically consists of instructor-led theoretical and practical training and is reported to improve psychomotor CPR skills in adults, but these skills are lost over time, approximately 3 to 6 months. However, many new technologies have become available for teaching CPR in recent years. The application of virtual reality (VR) in CPR training can be a tool that can be used to train an increasing number of people, improve the level of skills and knowledge acquired, and make them more affordable. SG is a computer-generated simulation and includes scenarios that offer real-time interaction opportunities. Innovative technological environments such as SG and simulation provide users with the opportunity to role-play, increase learning outcomes and help achieve permanent development in learning. In addition, this method protects patient safety, increases skill competence through learning by practice and learning outcomes with feedback, and offers the opportunity to learn without fear of harming the patient. The motivation of students who experience new methods increases with the use of different methods, and their increased self-confidence with the decrease in their anxiety levels encourages them to learn. In this study, the importance of SG applications in acquiring life-saving BLS intervention skills in lay rescuers who are not health professionals is explained in line with the literature.