RT Journal Article
T1 Tailored Basic Life Support Training for Specific Layperson Populations—A Scoping Review
A1 Schnaubelt, Sebastian
A1 Veigl, Christoph
A1 Snijders, Erwin
A1 Abelairas Gómez, Cristian
A1 Neymayer, Marco
A1 Anderson, Natalie
A1 Nabecker, Sabine
A1 Greif, Robert
K1 Specific populations
K1 Basic life support
K1 BLS
K1 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
K1 CPR
K1 Tailored
K1 Adapted
K1 Education
K1 Training
K1 Teaching
K1 Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
K1 OHCA
AB Background: Basic life support (BLS) is a life-saving link in the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest chain of survival. Most members of the public are capable of providing BLS but are more likely to do so confidently and effectively if they undertake BLS training. Lay members of the public comprise diverse and specific populations and may benefit from tailored BLS training. Data on this topic are scarce, and it is completely unknown if there are any benefits arising from tailored courses or for whom course adaptations should be developed. Methods: The primary objective of this scoping review was to identify and describe differences in patient, clinical, and educational outcomes when comparing tailored versus standard BLS courses for specific layperson populations. This review was undertaken as part of the continuous evidence evaluation process of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation. Results: A primary search identified 1307 studies and after title, abstract, and full-text screening, we included eight publications reporting on tailored courses for specific populations. There were no studies reporting direct comparisons between tailored and standardized training. Seven (88%) studies investigated courses tailored for individuals with a disability, and only one study covered another specific population group (refugees). Overall, the quality of evidence was low as the studies did not compare tailored vs. non-tailored approaches or consisted of observational or pre–post-designed investigations. Conclusions: Tailored BLS education for specific populations is likely feasible and can include such groups into the pool of potential bystander resuscitation providers. Research into comparing tailored vs. standard courses, their cost-to-benefit ratio, how to best adapt courses, and how to involve members of the respective communities should be conducted. Additionally, tailored courses for first responders with and without a duty to respond could be explored.
PB MDPI
SN 2077-0383
YR 2024
FD 2024
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10347/43897
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10347/43897
LA eng
NO Schnaubelt, S.; Veigl, C.; Snijders, E.; Abelairas Gómez, C.; Neymayer, M.; Anderson, N.; Nabecker, S.; Greif, R., on behalf of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation Education, Implementation and Teams Task Force. Tailored Basic Life Support Training for Specific Layperson Populations—A Scoping Review. J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13, 4032. https:// doi.org/10.3390/jcm13144032
DS Minerva
RD 28 abr 2026