Reflective and cognitively oriented CPR approaches show potential for enhancing long-term skill retention, particularly at follow-up¶

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Evidence · 1 study · review r2 · q2
Currency · newest study 2026 · checked against its sources 2026-10-31 (automated, 1 of 1 entry) · not reviewed by a person

Subclaims¶

q2 i? Reflective practice–based interventions were associated with improved long-term skill retention at follow-up assessments, and team-based communication training improved psychological outcomes such as confidence and role clarity. → Lee Hyeon-Ji 2026

Evidence¶

Lee Hyeon-Ji 2026¶

Lee Hyeon-Ji. (2026). Training interval, feedback, and retention in cardiopulmonary resuscitation education: a systematic review. BMC Medical Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-026-09538-4

q2 · i? · review · r2

Narrative synthesis of a limited number of cognitive–psychological studies; the review reports "reflective practice–based interventions were associated with improved long-term skill retention" and that team-based training with structured communication (e.g., TeamSTEPPS) improved confidence and role clarity. Table 3 records a 6-month improved retention finding for reflective practice.

"Reflective practice–based interventions were associated with improved long-term skill retention, particularly at follow-up assessments."

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

• Long-Term Memory — outcome: instruction changes it

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