Is peer tutoring beneficial in the context of school resuscitation training

摘要: First year pupils at a Cardiff comprehensive school were trained in cardiopulmona ry resuscitation, 106 by the teacher only and 137 assisted older (peer tutoring). Scores multiple choice theory test practical skill assessment showed no significant difference between instruction methods, but boys taught expressed less willingness to resuscitate an emergency than girls instructed either method (P < 0.01). Girls had higher scores paper 0.025) skills Those who reported some prior knowledge of resuscitation techniques performed better during novice trainees 0.025).