Intervenção educativa para aquisição de conhecimento sobre primeiros socorros

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the scientific evidence on the effectiveness of educational interventions in acquiring knowledge about first aid for the lay population. Methods: Integrative literature review based on the guiding question: “What is the scientific evidence on the use of educational interventions to acquire knowledge about first aid among the lay population?”. The search was carried out in nine databases. Results: The review sample consisted of ten studies. There was a predominance of studies in 2017, published mainly in Brazil with a target audience formed by school staff, teachers and students. The main educational interventions were: health education through a training program, lecture, conversation circle, theoretical-practical class. The main subjects covered were: fractures, cardiopulmonary arrest, hemorrhage, seizure and burn. Conclusion: Educational interventions were effective in acquiring knowledge about first aid among laypeople.