Study on the Effect of Silent Recapitulation of Presented Slides on Adult Resuscitation Performance among Medical Interns

Abstract Introduction: Briefing session before demonstration and performance of adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is done with slide presentation and audience interaction with take-home messages (THM) at session conclusion. This study looks into an unknown, but crucial aspect of CPR training-whether or not silent reviewing of slides enhances CPR performance. Methodology: This classroom-based quasi-experimental study was conducted on a total of 104 consenting interns posted batch-wise who were divided into two groups after PowerPoint presentation on adult resuscitation concluded with a discussion of THM based on individual student preference. While students of Group T ( n = 52) left the classroom, students of Group R ( n = 52) silently reviewed the presented slides again. Then, a common demonstration-observation-assistance CPR session was conducted on manikin in the presence of both groups. Finally, individual performance was video-recorded on mobile phones. This video was analyzed by an independent assessor against a validated 31-point checklist. Students also gave feedback on their satisfaction in Likert score and individual VARK (visual, auditory, reading, and kinesthetic) learning styles. Assessors and students gave scores in different forms, marking group allocation only. Results: The mean CPR performance scores were 91.15 ± 0.85 vs. 86.84 ± 1.57 in Groups R and T using an unpaired t -test ( P = 0.017, significant). Satisfaction scores (4.63 ± 0.95 vs. 4.78 ± 0.63) and learning styles using t -test and Fisher’s test were not significantly different ( P = 0.18 and 0.57, respectively). Conclusion: Silent reviewing of presented slides during the initial briefing session enhances resuscitation performance on manikins.