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Table 4 Comparison of Pre- and Post-Test Self-Confidence using Likert-Scalec Paired Data

From: Rapid cycle deliberate practice vs. traditional simulation in a resource-limited setting

Confidence in ability to:

Pre-Test

Median (IQR)

Post-Test

Median (IQR)

p-valuea

Overall (N = 33)

 Place IO line

3.0 (3.0, 4.0)

4.0 (3.50, 4.0)

< 0.001

 Manage BVM ventilation

4.0 (3.50, 4.0)

4.0 (4.0, 5.0)

0.001

 Intubate

3.0 (1.0, 3.0)

3.0 (3.0, 4.0)

< 0.001

 Perform chest compressions

4.0 (3.0, 4.0)

5.0 (4.0, 5.0)

< 0.001

 Evaluate a rhythm strip

3.0 (2.0, 3.0)

3.0 (3.0, 4.0)

< 0.001

 Use an AED or defibrillator

2.0 (1.0, 3.0)

3.0 (2.0, 4.0)

< 0.001

 Lead resuscitation team w/good pulseb

3.0 (3.0, 4.0)

4.0 (4.0, 4.0)

< 0.001

 Lead resuscitation team w/cardiac arrest

3.0 (3.0, 4.0)

4.0 (3.0, 4.0)

< 0.001

 Total Likert Scoreb

24.0 (21.0, 28.75)

30.0 (27.0, 34.0)

< 0.001

Traditional Group (n = 13)

 Place IO line

4.0 (3.0, 4.0)

4.0 (4.0, 4.50)

0.13

 Manage BVM ventilation

4.0 (4.0, 4.0)

4.0 (4.0, 4.50)

0.25

 Intubate

3.0 (2.0, 3.0)

4.0 (3.0, 4.0)

0.01

 Perform chest compressions

4.0 (3.50, 4.0)

5.0 (4.0, 5.0)

0.07

 Evaluate a rhythm strip

3.0 (2.0, 3.0)

3.0 (3.0, 4.0)

0.04

 Use an AED or defibrillator

2.0 (1.50, 3.0)

3.0 (2.50, 4.0)

0.04

 Lead resuscitation team w/good pulseb

3.50 (3.0, 4.0)

4.0 (4.0, 4.0)

0.02

 Lead resuscitation team w/cardiac arrest

3.0 (2.50, 4.0)

4.0 (3.0, 4.0)

0.03

 Total Likert Scoreb

26.0 (21.75, 28.75)

30.0 (27.25, 31.75)

< 0.001

RCDP Group (n = 20)

 Place IO line

3.0 (3.0, 4.0)

4.0 (3.0, 4.0)

0.01

 Manage BVM ventilation

4.0 (3.0, 4.0)

4.50 (4.0, 5.0)

0.01

 Intubate

2.50 (1.0, 3.0)

3.0 (2.25, 4.0)

< 0.001

 Perform chest compressions

4.0 (3.0, 4.75)

5.0 (4.0, 5.0)

< 0.001

 Evaluate a rhythm strip

2.0 (2.0, 3.0)

3.0 (2.25, 4.0)

< 0.001

 Use an AED or defibrillator

2.0 (1.0, 2.75)

3.0 (2.0, 4.0)

0.003

 Lead resuscitation team w/good pulse

3.0 (3.0, 4.0)

4.0 (3.25, 4.75)

0.002

 Lead resuscitation team w/cardiac arrest

3.0 (3.0, 3.75)

4.0 (3.0, 4.0)

0.01

 Total Likert Score

23.0 (20.25, 28.75)

29.0 (26.25, 34.0)

< 0.001

  1. a p-value was calculated using the Sign Test
  2. b One value is missing for this variable
  3. c Likert-scale: 1 = not at all confident; 2 = slightly confident, I am able to initiate the skill but would prefer assistance or direction; 3 = somewhat confident, I am able to perform the skill well but would prefer some assistance or direction; 4 = confident, I am able to perform the skill well without assistance; and 5 = very confident, I have mastered this skill and could teach it to others