BASIC LIFE SUPPORT AND CHOKING RELIEF SKILLS AMONG CHILDREN: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the effects of educational strategies on the teaching of first aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) in school-aged children, with emphasis on the development of practical skills, knowledge acquisition, and self-confidence in emergency situations. This is an integrative literature review with a qualitative approach, conducted according to the Whittemore and Knafl framework in five stages. The search was carried out in the LILACS database through the Virtual Health Library, using controlled descriptors combined with Boolean operators. Articles published in the last five years in Portuguese, English, and Spanish were included, resulting in nine studies after applying eligibility criteria and analysis following the PRISMA protocol. The results showed that educational interventions are effective in improving knowledge, developing practical skills, and increasing children's self-confidence, as well as contributing to behavioral changes and accident prevention. However, gaps were identified regarding the lack of systematic inclusion of these contents in school curricula and the limited training of education professionals. It is concluded that first aid education in childhood is a relevant health promotion strategy, with potential impact on reducing injuries and preparing individuals to act in emergency situations.