Effect of Educational Intervention on Healthcare Workers’ Basic Life Support Knowledge and Practice in a Rural Tertiary Hospital in South Western Uganda

Baseline BLS knowledge and practice among health workers at Kitagata Hospital were poor. The educational intervention significantly enhanced both knowledge and practice. Simulation-based training proved effective in improving practical skills. Hospital administrations should regularly conduct refresher BLS trainings, provide accessible guidelines in strategic hospital areas, and integrate BLS into health worker training curricula. Future research should explore healthcare workers' perceptions and attitudes toward BLS and identify barriers and facilitators to its application in clinical settings.