Pomen vključevanja vaj reševanja iz vode v izobraževalne programe študentov zdravstvenih smeri

slovenian

2016

volume 64, issue 1/2

aquatic accidents   drownings   swimming skills   water rescue

Univerza v Ljubljani, Fakulteta za šport

In the period from 2000 to 2013, there was an annual average of 26 deaths attributed to drowning in Slovenia. The purpose of the study was threefold: to determine the impact of water rescue training as a mandatory part of health care study programmes of the necessary rescue skills, to assess rescuersć own swimming abilities, and to become aware that their own safety should be considered first, given the victimćs condition and other circumstances. The sample consisted of 506 students of the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Ljubljana. The research findings indicate that the students who had previously attended the water safety training had better knowledge of proper rescuing techniques needed in aquatic accidents, as exemplified on a theoretical model, compared to the rest of the study sample. The inclusion of lifesaver rescue operations topics into health study programmes would enhance the quality and safety of lifesaving techniques at drowning and consequently decrease water-related fatalities.

16.12.2021