Most spanish nurses fail life support test – can a short course fix it?
NCT ID NCT07207616
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study first surveyed 888 nurses across Spain and found that over 70% lacked adequate knowledge of advanced life support (ALS). Researchers then tested a training program with 38 nurses in one region, combining online materials with a four-hour hands-on workshop. After the training, nurses showed clear improvement, suggesting that structured education can help close critical knowledge gaps.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- educational intervention (online and in-person training)
- What this could lead to
- If the educational approach proves effective, it could lead to better-trained nurses and improved cardiac arrest care in Spain.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, non-randomized study in one region, so results may not apply to all nurses. The long-term retention of knowledge was not measured.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Isabel Almodóvar Fernández
Castellon, Castellón, 12003, Spain