Effectiveness of self-and mutual-rescue training for emergencies among nursing college students

Objective To improve the emergency response ability among nursing freshmen,and to provide basic information on self-and mutual rescue training materials.Methods By using the convenient sampling method,152 nursing freshmen were trained with emergency related self-and mutual-rescue,including basic skills,determination and behavior intention literacy.Questionnaire survey was conducted before and after the training.Results Among the freshmen,41% had experienced disasters,and 85% did not receive rescue training.After systematic rolling training,the total score of self-and mutual-rescue increased significantly from (93.77±8.22) to (166.56±6.88) (P<0.01).After training,those with literacy background in high-school,had disaster experiences,and those who had related rescue training improved significantly in basic knowledge,basic skills,discrimination ability and behavioral literacy(t=-2.751,-3.504,5.788,P<0.01).Conclusion There is a need to be mindful of mutual aid model among college students,especially allied with other forms of practice among college freshmen.