Evaluation of the Project to Develop Skills in Emergency First Aid and Basic Resuscitation for 10 Million People “10 Million Thais Join Together CPR”

Abstract

Emergency first aid and basic resuscitation outside of hospitals are crucial for saving lives of those facing with life-threatening emergency situations.  This study is an evaluation research using the CIPP _IEST model as a framework.  The objective was to evaluate the project to develop skills in emergency first aid and basic resuscitation for 10 million people “10 Million Thais Join Together in CPR” organized by National Institute of Emergency Medicine.  The participants consisted of 200 people who had completed the training of this project.  The research tools included (1) a questionnaire to assess general information, (2) project performance evaluation form, (3) a questionnaire to assess satisfaction, and (4) in-depth interview questions.  Quantitative Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, and qualitative data were analyzed by content analysis.  The results revealed that the mean scores of overall and each component of the project performance were at a high level.  The average score of the overall performance was 4.63 (SD=.50).  For each component of the project, the mean score of context was 4.78 (SD=42), while the mean score of input was 4.56 (SD=.53), and the mean score of process was 4.62 (SD=.56).  After training, 100% of the participants had knowledge at a high level, and their average score of resuscitation skills was 93.14 (SD=2.41).  The results from qualitative data analysis also supported that the participants had sufficient knowledge and basic lifesaving skills to perform emergency first aid and basis resuscitation in real situations.  In addition, they were confident in sharing their knowledge with other people who want to learn at the centers organized by the National Institute of Emergency Medicine.  According to the findings of this study, those who have completed the training of the project are competent to provide emergency first aid and basic resuscitation.  Moreover, they can share their knowledge and skills with others.  In conclusion, this project yields the emergency assistance at the scene of an incident. This can increase the chance of survival and reduce disability for victims.