Design and implementation of an information and communication technology-supported first aid training intervention aimed at undergraduate students

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Esteban-Valverde, L. Llauger-García, A. Esteban-Valverde, G. Gonzalez-Caminal This is a preprint; it has not been peer reviewed by a journal. https://doi.org/ 10.21203/rs.3.rs-8817527/v1 This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License Status: Under Review Version 1 posted 7 You are reading this latest preprint version Abstract Background : First aid is the initial care provided in response to acute illness or injury, with objectives to preserve life, alleviate suffering, prevent deterioration, and promote recovery. Our hypothesis is that incorporating a mobile application into a first aid training intervention for undergraduate students will enhance their knowledge acquisition in these situations. The objectives of the study are to design and assess the performance of a first aid training program supported by information and communication technology tools that combines self-learning and practice with simulation for undergraduate students. Methods : The learning content comprises three topics: seizure crises, basic life support with automated defibrillation, and airway obstruction. The methodology was a hybrid format, with online theoretical material complemented by synchronous training sessions through simulation. To evaluate the intervention, multiple choice tests were implemented before and after the training and performance checklist during simulations. Results : Performance outcomes during simulation obtain the required items to guarantee the competence. The participants rated the application positively and gained confidence in responding to an emergency. Conclusion : Use of IT devices can be an alternative to traditional face-to-face teaching. Simulation is an indispensable tool in first aid education that promotes the automation of actions and participant satisfaction. (MeSH): first aid mobile applications simulation training Full Text Additional Declarations No competing interests reported. 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