Authors: Leonardo Moreira de Assunção, Zenilda de Jesus Mota, Karine Ferreira Bomfim, Lucas Jesus Fernandes, Paloma de Castro Brandão, Josielson Costa da Silva
This study looked at whether hands-on CPR training could improve emergency response skills among community health workers in Brazil. After the training, participants had better knowledge and were able to perform CPR more correctly. The study shows that practical, simulation-based training can help prepare community health workers to respond to emergencies more effectively.
Link: Simulation-based CPR training for community health workers in Brazil: A pre-post intervention study
Resource Topic: CHW, CHW training, Cardiovascular health
Resource Type: Evaluation
Year: 2026
Region: South America
Country: Brazil
Publisher May Restrict Access: Yes