Innovative Training Strategies for Public Responseto Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Scoping Review

Innovative Training Strategies to Empower Public Response for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Scoping Review by Universitas Padjadjaran Faculty of Nursing

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a critical emergency that claims hundreds of thousands of lives globally each year. Immediate intervention, particularly by laypersons trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), dramatically improves survival rates. Addressing the challenges of accessibility, cost, and standardization in training, a recent scoping review led by Heriyansyah Dalle, Prof. Yanny Trisyani, SKp, MN., Ph.D., and Aan Nur’aeni, S.Kep.,Ners.,M.Kep., from the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, systematically explored innovative public training strategies to enhance emergency response capabilities.

Published in Risk Management and Healthcare Policy (2025), the review analyzed 13 studies highlighting diverse, cost-effective, and accessible CPR training methods. Innovations include smartphone applications that guide responders, low-cost DIY manikins for hands-on practice, short video modules, and immersive technologies such as extended reality (XR) and virtual reality (VR) that boost participant confidence. Policy-level interventions like mandatory CPR training also showed promise in increasing community readiness.

While advanced technologies provide impactful learning experiences, the study stresses balancing effectiveness with affordability and ease of implementation to ensure broad community access. The research advocates for integrated training programs combining innovative tech and low-cost methods tailored to local contexts.

This work aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by promoting inclusive, life-saving education that empowers communities to respond effectively to cardiac emergencies, ultimately reducing preventable deaths.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.2147/RMHP.S519931