Citation

Vakili MA, Mohjervatan A, Heydari ST, Akbarzadeh A, Hosini NS, Alizad F, Arasteh P, Moghasemi MJ. Chin. J. Traumatol. 2014; 17(5): 289-292.

Affiliation

Health Management and Social Development Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Chinese Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

25293900

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of a first aid training course for a group of drivers.

METHODS: This study comprised 500 drivers, randomly selected from the road transport companies. They underwent a course of first aid training and the results were evaluated at 0-3 and 4-6 months after training.

RESULTS: Both quantitative and qualitative improvements were observed in the drivers'efficacy in giving first aid. Also the rate of correct interventions was higher at 4-6 months than at 0-3 months. The exception was airway management which was not favorably improved after training.

CONCLUSION: The first aid training course for drivers is beneficial and helpful for prehospital care system in road traffic accidents.

Language: en