First Aid Guideline (FAG): A first aid education application for children aged 11–14 years in Indonesia

OBJECTIVES: In Indonesia, the prevalence of injuries among children aged 5–14 years is high. Such injuries are generally caused by unsafe school-related factors and a lack of education about first aid. Thus, it is necessary to optimize the role of children by introducing first aid education using the First Aid Guideline (FAG) application. The purpose of this study was to develop a first aid education application for Indonesian children based on the Android operating system. METHODS: The application was developed in several stages. The initial stage was the selection of the content that would be included in the application. The second and third stages were the making and testing of the application, respectively. The researchers worked with information technology experts during the development of this application. The application feasibility test included experts in the fields of emergency and medical-surgical medicine as well as information technology. The experts assessed the application by completing a questionnaire on learning media. The results were then analysed by kappa tests to assess the experts' perceptions. RESULTS: The application contains emergency call menus, and information on the treatment of choking, burns, wounds, and bleeding. The application provides pictures and video tutorials, making it easier for users to learn about first aid. Statistical analysis showed a sufficient match between Experts 1 and 3 (mean 3.85 ± SD 0.369; kappa = 0.615; p = 0.035) and Experts 1 and 2 (mean 3.85 ± SD 0.369; kappa = 0.615; p = 0.035). Experts 2 and 3 showed good suitability (mean 3.80 ± SD 0.422; kappa = 0.615; p = 0.035). CONCLUSIONS: FAG is a breakthrough application for first aid education for children aged 11–14 years. This application can be used as a medium for learning about first aid. However, further research in larger populations is required.