“Effectiveness Of Simulation-Based Learning Programme on Knowledge and Skill Regarding First Aid Management of Selected Medical Emergencies Among School Childrenâ€

Introduction: Children are the future of every country and all societies strive to ensure their health and safety. Basic First Aid Training programme should be taught in schools, as it is mandatory to our modern and stressful life. First aid knowledge and skill also increase the social responsibility towards the society and strengthen humanitarian values. An experimental study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of simulation-based learning programme on knowledge and skill regarding first aid management of selected medical emergencies among school children in selected schools at Kollam district. Methodology: A true experimental one group pretest posttest control group design was used for the study. Based on inclusion and exclusion criteria 40 samples were selected by using multistage cluster sampling with randomization. The tools included are Tool-1: socio demographic Performa. Tool-2: structured knowledge questionnaire Tool-3: Observational checklist for skill assessment. The study was conducted in 2 higher secondary schools at Kollam district. Results and Discussion: The overall mean difference of knowledge in selected medical emergencies such as drowning, choking, seizure, oral drug, kerosine, and snakebite, was 34.35. Between Pre-test, and post-test 1 (p