Effectiveness of Video-Assisted Teaching on Basic Life Support Knowledge Among GNM Students in Belagavi, Karnataka: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Keywords:
Basic Life Support; BLS; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; CPR; Video-Assisted Teaching; GNM Students; Nursing Students; Knowledge; Quasi-Experimental Study; Belagavi.Abstract
Background:
Basic Life Support (BLS) is an essential emergency care procedure that helps maintain vital functions during cardiac and respiratory emergencies. Nursing students need adequate knowledge of BLS to identify emergencies and understand the immediate actions required. Video-assisted teaching can support learning by presenting procedures visually and explaining important steps in sequence.
Aim:
To assess knowledge of BLS among General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) students and determine the effectiveness of a video-assisted teaching programme in selected nursing colleges in Belagavi, Karnataka.
Methods:
A quantitative quasi-experimental study was carried out using a non-equivalent control-group pre-test–post-test design. A total of 120 GNM students were selected through convenience sampling. Sixty students from the Government School of Nursing associated with BIMS formed the experimental group, while 60 students from H.H. Badrabahu Swamiji School of Nursing formed the control group. Knowledge was assessed using a structured questionnaire. The experimental group received video-assisted instruction, whereas the control group continued routine learning activities. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results:
Before the intervention, 75 students (62.50%) had average BLS knowledge, 24 (20.00%) had high knowledge, and 21 (17.50%) had low knowledge. The experimental group recorded a mean post-test score of 18.76 ± 3.01, compared with 12.45 ± 3.05 in the control group. This difference was statistically significant (t = 11.41, p < 0.001). The control group's mean score increased from 11.64 ± 3.18 to 12.45 ± 3.05 (t = 2.51, p = 0.015). Previous BLS exposure was significantly associated with post-test knowledge in the experimental group (χ² = 6.68, p = 0.035).
Conclusion:
The findings indicate that video-assisted instruction can be a useful approach to improving BLS knowledge among GNM students. Combining this method with hands-on CPR practice and regular revision may further support emergency preparedness. Practical skills should be assessed separately.
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