Hands-On Heimlich Maneuver Training for Mothers of Children with Disabilities to Prevent Airway Obstruction

What this Trial Is About

Foreign body obstruction is a common emergency, especially in children, and can be life-threatening without timely treatment. This research evaluates how hands-on Heimlich maneuver training for mothers of children with disabilities affects their knowledge, skills, confidence, and anxiety. The study is a randomized controlled trial including 70 mothers of children aged 1 to 8 years attending a rehabilitation center. Mothers in the experimental group receive individual training combining theoretical instruction and practical demonstrations with a pediatric Heimlich mannequin. Each mother practices the maneuver until performed correctly, with sessions lasting 30 to 45 minutes. They also receive a visual guide on their cell phones. The control group does not receive training during the study but will be offered the same training after post-test evaluations. Pre- and post-tests assess knowledge and skills one month apart. Participants complete questionnaires measuring their knowledge of the Heimlich maneuver, self-efficacy, and anxiety levels at baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks. Data collection involves demographic forms and skill tests. Mothers in the control group take pre- and post-tests without training initially. After the study, all mothers receive the training. The study monitors changes within and between groups to understand the trainings impact on mothers caring for children with disabilities.

Training on the Heimlich Maneuver for Mothers of Children With Disabilities