Effectiveness of Planned Teaching on Programme Basic Life Support Among Gymnasium Users - A Quasi-Experimental Study

The current study evaluates the efficacy of a structured teaching program aimed at enhancing knowledge and skill in Basic Life Support among Gymnasium users in selected facilities in Wayanad. The objectives include assessing the knowledge and skill levels of Gymnasium users in Basic Life Support, evaluating the effectiveness of the structured teaching program, and determining any associations between post-test knowledge and specific demographic variables. Employing a quantitative research approach with a one-group pre-test and post-test design, the study utilized a convenient sampling technique, resulting in a sample size of 50 participants. A Knowledge Questionnaire was administered to assess knowledge, while a Checklist was used to evaluate the skill level of Gymnasium users. Data analysis involved descriptive and inferential statistics, revealing no significant association between post-test knowledge and most demographic variables, except for age group and marital status. The findings indicate a notable effectiveness of the planned teaching program in enhancing knowledge and skill related to Basic Life Support among Gymnasium users in selected facilities in Wayanad. Key words: Basic life support, assess, skill, knowledge, gymnasium users