Table 1.
Demographics and background of participants
| Characteristics | Control cohort (n = 50) | Intervention cohort (n = 50) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years, mean (SD) | 26 (3) | 25 (2) | 0.07 |
| Male, n (%) | 23 (46) | 13 (26) | 0.04 |
| Family medicine residents, n (%) | 29 (58) | 28 (56) | 0.99 |
| Time since ACLS course, n (%) | 0.77 | ||
| No previous ACLS course | 31 (62) | 34 (68) | |
| < 12 months | 6 (12) | 6 (12) | |
| > 12 months | 13 (26) | 10 (20) | |
| Hours of preparation for the ACLS course, n (%) | 0.88 | ||
| 0–4 | 30 (60) | 29 (58) | |
| 5–10 | 15 (30) | 17 (34) | |
| > 10 | 5 (10) | 4 (8) | |
| Previous simulation experience, n (%) | 0.05 | ||
| None | 5 (10) | 6 (12) | |
| Low-fidelity | 30 (60) | 18 (36) | |
| High-fidelity | 15 (30) | 26 (52) | |
| Previous clinical experience with unstable bradycardia, n (%) | 5 (10) | 0 (0) | 0.02 |
| Previous experience with TCP, n (%) | 1 (2) | 0 (0) | 0.32 |
ACLS advanced cardiovascular life support; SD, standard deviation; TCP, transcutaneous pacing