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Effectiveness of Video Call-Assisted Versus Voice Call-Assisted Dispatcher-Guided CPR in Untrained Laypersons: A Randomized Simulation Study.
| Τίτλος: | Effectiveness of Video Call-Assisted Versus Voice Call-Assisted Dispatcher-Guided CPR in Untrained Laypersons: A Randomized Simulation Study. |
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| Συγγραφείς: | Koksal A; Emergency Medicine, https://ror.org/04r0hn449Ordu University, Türkiye., Saribas MS; Emergency Medicine, https://ror.org/04r0hn449Ordu University, Türkiye., Tomakin M; Emergency Medicine, Ministry of Health Turhal State Hospital, Türkiye., Kalafat YB; Emergency Medicine, https://ror.org/04r0hn449Ordu University, Türkiye., Caltekin I; Emergency Medicine, https://ror.org/04r0hn449Ordu University, Türkiye., Aygun A; Emergency Medicine, https://ror.org/04r0hn449Ordu University, Türkiye. |
| Πηγή: | Prehospital and disaster medicine [Prehosp Disaster Med] 2026 Apr 06; Vol. 41 (1), pp. e4. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Apr 06. |
| Τύπος έκδοσης: | Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Comparative Study |
| Γλώσσα: | English |
| Στοιχεία περιοδικού: | Publisher: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 8918173 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1945-1938 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 1049023X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Prehosp Disaster Med Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Publication: 2011- : New York : Cambridge University Press Original Publication: [Solana Beach, CA] : Jems Pub. Co., [c1989]- |
| Ιατρικοί όροι (MeSH): | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation*/education , Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation*/methods , Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest*/therapy , Emergency Medical Service Communication Systems* , Telephone* , Videoconferencing*, Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Young Adult ; Manikins ; Prospective Studies ; Single-Blind Method |
| Περίληψη: | Introduction: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) remains a major cause of mortality world-wide. Early bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a critical determinant of survival; however, many witnessed arrests are managed by untrained laypersons. Dispatcher-assisted CPR (DA-CPR) increases bystander intervention rates, but telephone-based guidance limits real-time assessment of compression quality. Video-assisted CPR (V-CPR) may overcome these limitations by enabling visual feedback and demonstration-based guidance. Study Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether video call-assisted dispatcher guidance incorporating simultaneous real-time demonstration improves CPR performance quality compared with voice call-assisted guidance in untrained laypersons during a simulated adult OHCA scenario. Methods: This prospective, randomized, single-blind, manikin-based trial included 85 university students without prior CPR training. Participants were randomized to telephone-assisted CPR (T-CPR; n = 40) or video-assisted CPR (V-CPR; n = 45). All participants performed standardized hands-only CPR for five minutes following dispatcher instructions. In the V-CPR group, the dispatcher simultaneously demonstrated CPR on a manikin during the video call. The primary outcome was the composite CPR Quality Score generated by the manikin feedback system. Secondary exploratory outcomes included compression depth, compression rate, interruption time, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS)-related time intervals. Robust regression analysis adjusted for age, sex, dominant hand, height, and weight was performed. Results: The mean age of participants was 20.13 (SD = 1.81) years, and 54.1% were female. The CPR Quality Score was significantly higher in the V-CPR group than in the T-CPR group (median difference -47; 95% CI, -60 to -36; P < .001). The V-CPR group demonstrated greater mean compression depth, higher proportions of compressions within recommended rate and depth ranges, and shorter interruption times between compressions. The T-CPR group showed shorter time from case recognition to EMS call, while the interval from dispatcher contact to CPR initiation was similar between groups. In multivariable robust regression analysis, allocation to the V-CPR group remained independently associated with higher CPR Quality Score and improved compression performance metrics. Conclusion: Video call-assisted dispatcher guidance incorporating simultaneous real-time visual demonstration significantly improves CPR quality in untrained lay rescuers compared with voice-only guidance. These findings suggest that structured visual modeling integrated into DA-CPR systems may enhance bystander resuscitation performance and help bridge gaps in community CPR training. |
| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: CPR; OHCA; video assistance; voice assistance |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20260406 Date Completed: 20260714 Latest Revision: 20260814 |
| Update Code: | 20260815 |
| DOI: | 10.1017/S1049023X26108875 |
| PMID: | 41940527 |
| Βάση Δεδομένων: | MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 1945-1938 |
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| DOI: | 10.1017/S1049023X26108875 |