Choking first aid training for healthcare support workers
Effect of Chocking First Aid Management Program on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Health Care Support Workers.
This study tests a new choking first aid training program for healthcare support workers to see if it helps them feel more confident and skilled in handling choking emergencies.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 45 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Peshawar, KPK) |
| Trial ID | NCT06996041 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This program aims to enhance the knowledge, attitudes, and practical skills of healthcare support workers regarding choking management. It addresses gaps in their understanding of first aid techniques and guidelines, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle choking incidents effectively. The training focuses on translating theoretical knowledge into practical skills, enabling workers to perform first aid procedures confidently and correctly. By improving their preparedness, the program seeks to enhance community health outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program include physical therapists, pharmacists, and lab technicians with at least one year of practice.
Not a fit: Patients who are unwilling to participate or have recent certifications in emergency management may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the ability of healthcare support workers to manage choking incidents, potentially saving lives.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown that targeted first aid training programs can effectively improve knowledge and skills among healthcare professionals, indicating a positive outlook for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Physical Therapist * Pharmacists * Lab Technicians * Minimum 1 Year of Practice Exclusion Criteria: * Unwilling * Any upper-limb MSK problem * Recent certification on emergency management
Where this trial is running
Peshawar, KPK
- Northwest General Hospital & Research Center and Northwest Institute Of Health Sciences — Peshawar, Kpk, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mehwish Waseem, MS-CPPT PhD* — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Mehwish Waseem, MS-CPPT PhD*
- Email: mehwish.waseem@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 0331-5309015
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.