Table 2.
Scores on the knowledge test (range 1–8).
| Cohort 1, n = 60 | Cohort 2, n = 82 | p values | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | ||
| Total knowledge score | 4.75 ± 1.67 | 6.06 ± 1.99 | ≤0.001 |
| Q1: heart attack | 0.80 ± 0.40 | 0.87 ± 0.34 | ns |
| Q2: unexpected cardiac arrest | 0.53 ± 0.50 | 0.48 ± 0.50 | ns |
| Q3: vital signs | 0.20 ± 0.40 | 0.72 ± 0.45 | ≤0.001 |
| Q4: ventilation | 0.93 ± 0.25 | 0.88 ± 0.33 | ns |
| Q5: AED's function on the heart | 0.53 ± 0.50 | 0.80 ± 0.40 | = 0.001 |
| Q6: when and who should use the AED | 0.40 ± 0.49 | 0.65 ± 0.48 | = 0.004 |
| Q7: placement of the electrodes | 0.73 ± 0.45 | 0.91 ± 0.28 | = 0.007 |
| Q8: technical function of AED | 0.62 ± 0.49 | 0.76 ± 0.43 | ns |