The development of participatory health network on first aid and basic life support in Roi Et Technical College, Roi Et Province

Abstract

          Objectives : This research was a participatory action research (PAR). The objective was to study the participatory network model on first aid and resuscitation (Basic Life Support) in Roi Et Technical College, Roi Et Province.

          Materials and Methods : The sample group in the study was a core of 77 leading teachers and students of Roi Et Technical College. The subjects were randomly selected from 9 departments. Data were collected using first aid and resuscitation knowledge questionnaire having power of discrimination 0.41 - 0.73, level of difficulty 0.56 - 0.78, reliability (KR-20) 0.78, and Cronbach's Alpha 0.82. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Paired Simple T-test.

          Results : The research found that the development process consisted of 4 steps: 1) area context analysis 2) operational planning 3) course implementation 4) evaluation 5) summarization and lessons learned. The resulting first aid and resuscitation curriculum consisted of 1) basic life support 2) emergency first aid for Choking 3) emergency first aid for Heart attack 4) emergency first aid for Convulsion. The results showed an increased level of knowledge. First aid and resuscitation skills were significantly higher after program implementation (p< 0.05). The level of satisfaction and participation was high. The authors recommended that first aid knowledge and resuscitation skills should be measured after 6 months in order to check the retention of knowledge and skills, and to improve the curriculum.

          Conclusion : The sample had an increased level of knowledge. First aid and resuscitation skills were significantly higher after program implementation (p< 0.05). The level of satisfaction and participation was high.