The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

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The effect of fairy-tale based cardiopulmonary resuscitation education on cardiac arrest recognition and EMS activation abilities in kindergarten children

동화책을 활용한 심폐소생술 교육이 유치원생의 심정지 인지 및 구조요청 능력에 미치는 효과

  • Min Namgoong (Department of Paramedicine, Korea National University of Transportation) ;
  • Hyun-Mo Yang (Depatment of Paramedicine, Korea National University of Transportation)
  • 남궁민 (한국교통대학교 응급구조학과) ;
  • 양현모 (한국교통대학교 응급구조학과)
  • Received : 2024.03.10
  • Accepted : 2024.04.16
  • Published : 2024.04.30
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Abstract

Purpose: Education for children in South Korea is similar to that for adults, necessitating additional enhancements. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the effectiveness of fairy-tale books in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) education among kindergarten children. Methods: The study involved 64 kindergarten children enrolled in an affiliated kindergarten program were included. The participants were divided into an experimental group of 32 who received CPR education using picture books, and a control group of 32 who received education through traditional methods. Participant characteristics such as sex, age, height, weight, cardiac arrest awareness, and ability to request assistance were measured, and the collected data were statistically analyzed. Results: Following education, the experimental group showed significantly higher scores than the control group across all measures, including cardiac arrest recognition (2.25 vs. 0.34, p<.001) and consciousness assessment (1.81 vs. 0.09, p<.001). Additionally, in requesting assistance, the experimental group exhibited statistical superiority in phone usage (1.75 vs. 0.28, p<.001), situational explanation post-call (2.25 vs. 0.34, p<.001), and self-location explanation (0.84 vs. 0.00, p=.001). Conclusion: The use of fairy-tale books in CPR education enhanced cardiac arrest recognition and the ability to request assistance (EMS Activation) more effectively than the traditional educational methods among kindergarten children.

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