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CONOCES-BLS scale adapted for citizens
Adaptation of the CONOCES-BLS scale to citizens: evidence of content validity and preliminary psychometric evaluation
Resuscitation Plus · Added 20 September 2026
Spanish methodological study adapting the CONOCES-BLS knowledge scale for adult laypersons via Delphi expert consensus and pilot testing — content validity was strong (expert agreement above 0.90 on every item, Krippendorff coefficients 0.91–1.0) and internal consistency adequate (Cronbach's alpha 0.82), supporting its use for assessing community BLS knowledge pending further psychometric work.
- Study type
- Other
- Design
- Methodological scale-adaptation study with Delphi panel and pilot testing
- Participants
- Not reported
- Main finding
- Content validity agreement >0.90 on every item (Krippendorff K* 0.91–1.0); pilot internal consistency Cronbach's alpha 0.82.
- Caveat
- Only preliminary psychometric evaluation; further validation needed.
- Bottom line
- Hypothesis-generating
Why it matters in Australia (Low relevance). citizen-BLS education instrument, community training relevance only
Learning goal
Understand how validated knowledge assessment tools shape community basic life support education and bystander response.
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- Topic: Education & training
- Daily scan: 20 September 2026
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