Influences of knowledge and confidence on performance ability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation among new nurses

Objectives This study determines the influences of knowledge and confidence on the performance ability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPCR) among new nurses. Methods In this study correlational study, 144 new nurses completed questionnaires of a CPCR knowledge, a CPCR confidence, and a performance ability of CPCR. Data were analyzed by Spearman correlation coefficients, and hierarchical multiple regression. Results CPCR knowledge positively correlated with CPCR confidence and performance ability of CPCR (r=.28, p=.001; r=.26, p=.002). CPCR confidence positively with performance ability of CPCR (r=.82, p<.001). Higher CPCR confidence affected higher performance ability of CPCR explained 50.5% of variance after adjusting covariates of sex, working units, and satisfaction with in-service education. Conclusions The results suggest that a nursing program to enhance CPCR confidence and performance ability of CPCR could be developed as an effective strategy for qualified new nurses and patients safety.