Effectiveness of high-fidelity clinical simulation in cardiopulmonary resuscitation training: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials

Background: High-fidelity simulation enhances cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training in a safe environment. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was performed to evaluate the effectiveness of high-fidelity simulation compared to traditional CPR...

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Autores: Herrero-Izquierdo, Laura, Abajas Bustillo, Rebeca|||0000-0001-9261-1965, Ortego Maté, María Carmen|||0000-0002-5687-5004, Alconero Camarero, Ana Rosa
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Cantabria (UC)
Repositorio:UCrea Repositorio Abierto de la Universidad de Cantabria
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:repositorio.unican.es:10902/34580
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10902/34580
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Clinical competency
High-fidelity simulation
Systematic review
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Sumario:Background: High-fidelity simulation enhances cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training in a safe environment. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was performed to evaluate the effectiveness of high-fidelity simulation compared to traditional CPR training. Medline, CINAHL, Scopus and Web of Science were searched for studies, assessing theoretical knowledge and practical skills. RoB 2 was used to assess risk of bias and standardized mean difference (SMD) for effect sizes, assuming a random effects model. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO (ID: CRD42023441692). Results: Twelve studies with 1,520 participants were included. Simulation improved compression depth [SMD = 0.33, 95% CI 0.15-0.50, I² = 23%] and CPR knowledge retention [SMD = 1.53, 95% CI 0.94-2.12, I² = 79%]. Lack of data made follow-up analysis difficult. Conclusion: High-fidelity simulation improves CPR skills in the short term compared to traditional training. Further studies are needed to confirm its effectiveness in the medium and long term.