EVALUATION OF TRAINING EFFECTIVENESS IN PRE-HOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE IN SELECTED SOUTHERN PROVINCES
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Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of pre-hospital emergency care training for healthcare workers in selected provinces of Southern Vietnam.
Subjects and Methods: A prospective interventional descriptive study was conducted on 120 healthcare workers in several southern provinces. Knowledge, practice, and attitudes toward pre-hospital emergency care were assessed before and after participation in a structured training program. Standardized questionnaires and practical performance assessments were employed as evaluation tools.
Results: Among 120 participants, the majority were aged 30 to 40 years (48.3%), with males predominating (61.7%). Following the training intervention, the proportion meeting knowledge requirements increased significantly from approximately 42–49% to 90–94% (p < 0.001), except for basic emergency techniques, which showed no significant difference (p = 0.234). For practical skills, all competencies improved markedly, with the proportion achieving the required level increasing from 44–48% to over 91%, and all differences reaching statistical significance (p < 0.001). Attitudes toward compliance with regulations and safety also improved substantially, from 53 57% before intervention to 96-98% after (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: The training program significantly enhanced healthcare workers’ knowledge, practical skills, and attitudes regarding pre-hospital emergency care. These f indings highlight the feasibility, practical relevance, and scalability of the training model to strengthen pre-hospital emergency response capacity at the local level.
Keywords
Pre-hospital emergency care, healthcare workers, response capacity
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