[Can we train the chain of survival while playing? Validation of the tool «Rescube»]

Abstract

Purpose: To validate the content and adequacy of the «Rescube» training material that includes adapted information from the chain of survival.

Material and methods: The study included three steps: (i)material development by 7 experts, following Delphi method; (ii)assessment of training material by 11 experts by means of a Likert score and calculation of content validity; and (iii)pilot study in two groups of 5 to 8years-old: Rescube group (GR; n=60) and Traditional group (GT; n=60). GR was trained with Rescube and a Teddy bear, while GT was traditionally trained with a pediatric manikin. Participants were individually assessed at baseline, and one week and one month after training.

Results: All content validity indexes calculated are above the recommended cut-off for analysis with more than 9 experts (≥0,80). Children's learning results were positive, with percentages equal or higher than 80% in all registered variables at the first (one week) evaluation and equal or higher than 67% when evaluated one month after training. No significant differences were detected between groups.

Conclusion: The Rescube training tool based on infantile pictures is valid and useful to train young schoolchildren in the chain of survival.

Keywords: Basic life support; Cadena de supervivencia; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Chain of survival; Children; Educación; Education; Escolares; Niños; Reanimación cardiopulmonar; Schoolchildren; Soporte vital básico.