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Katzenschlager S, Elshaer A, Metelmann B, Metelmann C, Thilakasiri K, Karageorgos V, Barry T, Alm-Kruse K, Karim H, Maurer H, Kramer-Johansen J, Orlob S. Top 5 barriers in cardiac arrest research as perceived by international early career researchers - A consensus study. Resusc Plus 2024; 18:100608. [PMID: 38524147 PMCID: PMC10957401 DOI: 10.1016/j.resplu.2024.100608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Aim of the study Cardiac arrest research has not received as much scientific attention as research on other topics. Here, we aimed to identify cardiac arrest research barriers from the perspective of an international group of early career researchers. Methods Attendees of the 2022 international masterclass on cardiac arrest registry research accompanied the Global Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Registry collaborative meeting in Utstein, Norway, and used an adapted hybrid nominal group technique to obtain a diverse and comprehensive perspective. Barriers were identified using a web-based questionnaire and discussed and ranked during an in-person follow-up meeting. After each response was discussed and clarified, barriers were categorized and ranked over two rounds. Each participant scored these from 1 (least significant) to 5 (most significant). Results Nine participants generated 36 responses, forming seven overall categories of cardiac arrest research barriers. "Allocated research time" was ranked first in both rounds. "Scientific environment", including appropriate mentorship and support systems, ranked second in the final ranking. "Resources", including funding and infrastructure, ranked third. "Access to and availability of cardiac arrest research data" was the fourth-ranked barrier. This included data from the cardiac arrest registries, medical devices, and clinical studies. Finally, "uniqueness" was the fifth-ranked barrier. This included ethical issues, patient recruitment challenges, and unique characteristics of cardiac arrest. Conclusion By identifying cardiac arrest research barriers and suggesting solutions, this study may act as a tool for stakeholders to focus on helping early career researchers overcome these barriers, thus paving the road for future research.
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- Stephan Katzenschlager
- Heidelberg University, Medical Faculty Heidelberg, Department of Anesthesiology, Heidelberg, Germany
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- The Blizard Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Greifswald University Medicine, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Greifswald University Medicine, Greifswald, Germany
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- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust Oxford UK, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, UK
- University of Colombo, Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka
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- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Lab, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Department of Research and Development, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University of Luebeck, Luebeck, Germany
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Prehospital Emergency Medicine (NAKOS) , Norway
- Norwegian Cardiac Arrest Registry, Oslo University Hospital and University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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Kłosiewicz T, Śmigasiewicz S, Cholerzyńska H, Zasada W, Czabański A, Puślecki M. Knowledge and attitudes towards performing resuscitation among seniors - a population-based study. Arch Public Health 2024; 82:67. [PMID: 38720394 PMCID: PMC11077712 DOI: 10.1186/s13690-024-01301-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Cardiac arrest constitutes a critical medical emergency necessitating swift intervention to reinstate normal heart rhythm and prevent harm to vital organs. The pivotal role of bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in influencing survival rates is well recognized. With older adults being the most common group to witness such events, it's curcial to understand their attitudes and knowledge about performing CPR. Additionally, understanding if health status has an influence can help in tailoring education for specific seniors needs. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was sent to University of the Third Age (UTA) students. The survey comprised sections focusing on demographic data, CPR knowledge, automated external defibrillator (AED) knowledge, first aid training, and readiness to perform CPR and use AEDs. Participants' health conditions were also assessed through multiple-choice options. RESULTS We received 456 responses. Significant awareness of emergency numbers and cardiac arrest recognition was revealed. However, knowledge gaps persisted, particularly in compression rates. Most participants comprehended AED usage, yet training primarily relied on theoretical approaches. Health conditions notably affected CPR readiness, with associations between specific chronic diseases and willingness to perform CPR. CONCLUSIONS Addressing knowledge gaps and tailoring education for elderly needs are crucial for improving survival rates. Future research should explore barriers to bystander CPR during out-of-hospital cardiac arrests to further enhance survival prospects.
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- Tomasz Kłosiewicz
- Department of Medical Rescue, Faculty of Health Sciences, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 7 Rokietnicka Street, Poznań, 60-608, Poland.
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- Department of Medical Rescue, Faculty of Health Sciences, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 7 Rokietnicka Street, Poznań, 60-608, Poland
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 7 Rokietnicka Street, Poznań, 60- 608, Poland
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 7 Rokietnicka Street, Poznań, 60- 608, Poland
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- Faculty of Administration and National Security, The Jacob of Paradies University, 52 Fryderyka Chopina Street, Gorzów Wielkopolski, 66-400, Poland
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- Department of Medical Rescue, Faculty of Health Sciences, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 7 Rokietnicka Street, Poznań, 60-608, Poland
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Bak MAR, Ploem MC, Tan HL, Blom MT, Willems DL. Towards trust-based governance of health data research. MEDICINE, HEALTH CARE, AND PHILOSOPHY 2023; 26:185-200. [PMID: 36633724 PMCID: PMC9835739 DOI: 10.1007/s11019-022-10134-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Developments in medical big data analytics may bring societal benefits but are also challenging privacy and other ethical values. At the same time, an overly restrictive data protection regime can form a serious threat to valuable observational studies. Discussions about whether data privacy or data solidarity should be the foundational value of research policies, have remained unresolved. We add to this debate with an empirically informed ethical analysis. First, experiences with the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) within a European research consortium demonstrate a gap between the aims of the regulation and its effects in practice. Namely, strictly formalised data protection requirements may cause routinisation among researchers instead of substantive ethical reflection, and may crowd out trust between actors in the health data research ecosystem; while harmonisation across Europe and data sharing between countries is hampered by different interpretations of the law, which partly stem from different views about ethical values. Then, building on these observations, we use theory to argue that the concept of trust provides an escape from the privacy-solidarity debate. Lastly, the paper details three aspects of trust that can help to create a responsible research environment and to mitigate the encountered challenges: trust as multi-agent concept; trust as a rational and democratic value; and trust as method for priority setting. Mutual cooperation in research-among researchers and with data subjects-is grounded in trust, which should be more explicitly recognised in the governance of health data research.
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- Marieke A R Bak
- Department of Ethics, Law and Humanities, Amsterdam UMC (Location AMC), University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 15, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Ethics, Law and Humanities, Amsterdam UMC (Location AMC), University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 15, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Amsterdam UMC (Location AMC), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Netherlands Heart Institute, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Amsterdam UMC (Location AMC), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Ethics, Law and Humanities, Amsterdam UMC (Location AMC), University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 15, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Seesink J, Nieuwenburg SAV, van der Linden T, Bierens JJLM. Circumstances, outcome and quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation by lifeboat crews; why not always use an AED? Resuscitation 2022; 176:53-54. [PMID: 35597310 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2022.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Jeroen Seesink
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- The Royal Dutch Lifeboat Institution (KNRM), Ijmuiden, the Netherlands; Research Group Emergency and Disaster Medicine, Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Elsene, Belgium
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