Development of a Blended Learning Program Based on Constructivism to Enhance the Basic CPR Skills of Rescue Volunteers

Abstract

In this quasi-experimental research, the objectives were to (1) develop a blended learning curriculum based on constructivist principles to enhance the efficiency of basic CPR and AED skills in accordance with the 80/80 efficacy standard; compares, (2) compare the scores prior to and after the training, (3) compare the scores of the basic CPR skills and the criterion score of eighty percent; and (4) assess the satisfaction of rescue volunteers with the training. The sample population consisted of forty-eight rescue volunteers purposively selected based on the curriculum’s inclusion criteria. The research was conducted in two phases: Phase 1 involved curriculum development to meet an 80/80 efficacy standard and the development of assessment tools. The findings indicated that (1) the developed curriculum achieved effectiveness scores of 87.65/88.50, exceeding the 80/80 threshold; (2) the knowledge assessment test demonstrated a reliability coefficient of 0.76; (3) the basic life support skills assessment (with two rescuers) and (4) the satisfaction evaluation form exhibited reliability coefficients of 0.94. Phase 2 involved data collection and analysis from July 2024. Data were analyzed using frequency, mean, percentage, and standard deviation. The techniques of the independent t-test and one-sample t-test were employed. The study results revealed that: (1) the curriculum’s effectiveness score was 87.65/88.50, surpassing the criterion; (2) post-training knowledge scores were significantly higher than pre-training scores at the 0.05 level; (3) the mean skills score post-training significantly exceeded the 80% criterion at the 0.05 level; and (4) overall satisfaction with the training was at the highest level (mean=4.68). In summary, the blended training curriculum based on the constructivist approach for enhancing basic life support skills has proven to be an effective means of developing the competencies of emergency rescue volunteers. The program integrates diverse learning methods, including online theoretical instruction, on-site practical training, and the use of simulated scenarios combined with web-based lessons to foster comprehensive learning.