The role of a checklist for assessing the quality of basic life support performance: an observational cohort study.

Background: Training lay rescuers in Basic Life Support (BLS) is essential to improve bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) rates; in addition, simple methods are needed to provide feedback on CPR performance. This study evaluated whether a simple observational checklist can be used by BLS instructors to adequately measure the quality of BLS performance as an alternative to other feedback devices.

Methods: The BLS performances of 152 first-year medical students (aged 21.

Handover training for medical students: a controlled educational trial of a pilot curriculum in Germany.

Objective: The aim of this study was to implement and evaluate a newly developed standardised handover curriculum for medical students. We sought to assess its effect on students' awareness, confidence and knowledge regarding handover.

Design: A controlled educational research study.

[Patient handoffs in undergraduate medical education: A systematic analysis of training needs].

Background: Insufficient handoffs lead to an increase in the risk of complications and malpractice, treatment delays, prolonged hospital stays, costs and patient complaints. The German Society for Anesthesiology and Intensive Care (DGAI) and the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) recommend the implementation of a communication procedure according to the SBAR concept. So far, there have been few curricular requirements in Germany regarding handoffs.