Effects of Knowledge and Skills of Emergency Medicine in Community Emergency Volunteers, Phichai District, Uttaradit Province

Abstract

This research aimed to study the effects of a knowledge and skills development program in emergency medicine for community emergency volunteers and to compare their knowledge and skills before and after participating in the program in Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Phichai District, Uttaradit Province. The study employed a quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design. The sample consisted of 54 participants, including village health volunteers, community leaders, and civil defense volunteers, selected through purposive sampling. Research instruments comprised a general information questionnaire, a basic emergency medical service knowledge test, and an emergency injury assistance knowledge and skills test. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired t-tests.              

The results showed that after participating in the program, the sample group's basic emergency medical service knowledge increased significantly (p < 0.001), with 62.9% achieving a high level. Knowledge and skills in emergency injury assistance also increased significantly (p < 0.001), with 40.7% reaching a high level. The practical test for basic life support skills showed a 100% pass rate. In conclusion, the emergency medicine knowledge and skills development program effectively enhanced the knowledge and skills of community emergency volunteers, improving their ability to provide initial assistance to emergency victims.