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Hauch H, El Mohaui N, Sander M, Rellensmann G, Berthold D, Kriwy P, Zernikow B, Wager J, Schneck E. Implementation and evaluation of a palliative care training unit for EMS providers. Front Pediatr 2023; 11:1272706. [PMID: 37830055 PMCID: PMC10565227 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1272706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
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Background The prevalence of children with life-limiting conditions (LLCs) is rising. It is characteristic for these children to require 24/7 care. In emergencies, families must decide to call the emergency medical service (EMS) or a palliative care team (PCT)-if available. For EMS teams, an emergency in a child with an LLC is a rare event. Therefore, EMS providers asked for a training unit (TU) to improve their knowledge and skills in pediatric palliative care. Aim of the study The questions were as follows: whether a TU is feasible, whether its integration into the EMS training program was accepted, and whether an improvement of knowledge can be achieved. Methods We designed and implemented a brief TU based on findings of a previous study that included 1,005 EMS providers. The topics covered were: (1) basics in palliative home care, (2) theoretical aspects, and (3) practical aspects. After participating in the TU, the participants were given a questionnaire to re-evaluate their learning gains and self-confidence in dealing with emergencies in pediatric patients with LLC. Results 782 (77.8%) of 1,005 participants of the previous study responded to the questionnaire. The average age was 34.9 years (±10.7 years SD), and 75.3% were male. The average work experience was 11.4 years (±9.5 years SD), and 15.2% were medical doctors. We found an increase in theoretical knowledge and enhanced self-confidence in dealing with emergencies in patients with LLC (confidence: before training: 3.3 ± 2.0 SD; after training: 5.7 ± 2.1 SD; min.: 1; max.: 10; p < 0.001). The participants changed their approaches to a fictitious case report from more invasive to less invasive treatment. Most participants wanted to communicate directly with PCTs and demanded a standard operating procedure (SOP) for treating patients with LLC. We discussed a proposal for an SOP with the participants. Conclusion EMS providers want to be prepared for emergencies in children with LLCs. A brief TU can improve their knowledge and confidence to handle these situations adequately. This TU is the first step to improve collaboration between PCTs and EMS teams.
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- Holger Hauch
- Department of Children’s Pain Therapy and Pediatric Palliative Care, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
- Palliative Care Team for Children, University Children’s Hospital, Giessen, Hesse, Germany
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- Palliative Care Team for Children, University Children’s Hospital, Giessen, Hesse, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Operative Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital, Giessen, Hesse, Germany
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- Department of Children’s Pain Therapy and Pediatric Palliative Care, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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- Department for Medical Oncology and Palliative Care, University Hospital of Giessen and Marburg, Giessen Site, Germany
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- Institute for Sociology, Technical University of Chemnitz, Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany
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- Department of Children’s Pain Therapy and Pediatric Palliative Care, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
- PedScience Research Institute, Datteln, Germany
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- Department of Children’s Pain Therapy and Pediatric Palliative Care, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
- PedScience Research Institute, Datteln, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Operative Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital, Giessen, Hesse, Germany
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Toy J. Family-Witnessed Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation During Emergency Department Cardiac Arrest Care: A Resident Perspective. Ann Emerg Med 2023; 82:207-215. [PMID: 36841662 DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2023.01.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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- Jake Toy
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA.
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Satchell E, Carey M, Dicker B, Drake H, Gott M, Moeke-Maxwell T, Anderson N. Family & bystander experiences of emergency ambulance services care: a scoping review. BMC Emerg Med 2023; 23:68. [PMID: 37316865 DOI: 10.1186/s12873-023-00829-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Emergency ambulance personnel respond to a variety of incidents in the community, including medical, trauma and obstetric emergencies. Family and bystanders present on scene may provide first aid, reassurance, background information or even act as proxy decision-makers. For most people, involvement in any event requiring an emergency ambulance response is a stressful and salient experience. The aim of this scoping review is to identify and synthesise all published, peer-reviewed research describing family and bystanders' experiences of emergency ambulance care. METHODS This scoping review included peer-reviewed studies that reported on family or bystander experiences where emergency ambulance services responded. Five databases were searched in May 2022: Medline, CINAHL, Scopus, ProQuest Dissertation & Theses and PsycINFO. After de-duplication and title and abstract screening, 72 articles were reviewed in full by two authors for inclusion. Data analysis was completed using thematic synthesis. RESULTS Thirty-five articles reporting heterogeneous research designs were included in this review (Qualitative = 21, Quantitative = 2, Mixed methods = 10, Evidence synthesis = 2). Thematic synthesis developed five key themes characterising family member and bystander experiences. In an emergency event, family members and bystanders described chaotic and unreal scenes and emotional extremes of hope and hopelessness. Communication with emergency ambulance personnel played a key role in family member and bystander experience both during and after an emergency event. It is particularly important to family members that they are present during emergencies not just as witnesses but as partners in decision-making. In the event of a death, family and bystanders want access to psychological post-event support. CONCLUSION By incorporating patient and family-centred care into practice emergency ambulance personnel can influence the experience of family members and bystanders during emergency ambulance responses. More research is needed to explore the needs of diverse populations, particularly regarding differences in cultural and family paradigms as current research reports the experiences of westernised nuclear family experiences.
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- Eillish Satchell
- Te Ārai Palliative & End of Life Research Group, School of Nursing University of Auckland , Private Bag 92019, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand
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- Te Ārai Palliative & End of Life Research Group, School of Nursing University of Auckland , Private Bag 92019, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand
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- Paramedicine Research Unit, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
- St John, New Zealand (Hato Hone Aotearoa), Auckland, New Zealand
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- St John, New Zealand (Hato Hone Aotearoa), Auckland, New Zealand
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- Te Ārai Palliative & End of Life Research Group, School of Nursing University of Auckland , Private Bag 92019, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand
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- Te Ārai Palliative & End of Life Research Group, School of Nursing University of Auckland , Private Bag 92019, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand
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- Te Ārai Palliative & End of Life Research Group, School of Nursing University of Auckland , Private Bag 92019, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand.
- Adult Emergency Department, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland Mail Centre, Private Bag 92024, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand.
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van Herpen MM, Nieuwe Weme D, de Leeuw MA, Colenbrander RJ, Olff M, Te Brake H. Wellbeing of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Personnel in a Challenging Work Context: A Qualitative Study. PREHOSP EMERG CARE 2023; 28:308-317. [PMID: 37079784 DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2023.2184885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) personnel provide on-scene trauma care to patients with high mortality risk. Work in the HEMS setting is characterized by frequent exposure to critical incidents and other stressors. The aim of this study was to further our understanding of the factors underlying HEMS personnel wellbeing to inform organizations regarding workplace interventions that can be implemented to support employees. METHOD We conducted 16 semi-structured interviews with HEMS personnel from a university hospital in The Netherlands. Interview topics included work context, personal characteristics, coping, work engagement, and psychosocial support. To analyze the data, we used a generic qualitative research approach inspired by grounded theory, including open, axial, and selective coding. RESULTS The analysis revealed ten categories that provide insight into factors underlying the wellbeing of HEMS personnel and their work context: team and collaboration, coping, procedures, informal peer support, organizational support and follow-up care, drives and motivations, attitudes, other stressors, potentially traumatic events, and emotional impact. Various factors are important to their wellbeing, such as working together with colleagues and social support. Participants reported that HEMS work can have an emotional impact on wellbeing, yet they use multiple strategies to cope with various stressors. The perceived need for organizational support and follow-up care is low among participants. CONCLUSION This study identifies factors and strategies that support the wellbeing of HEMS personnel. It also provides insight into the HEMS work culture and help-seeking behavior in this population. Findings from this study may benefit employers by shedding much-needed light on factors that HEMS personnel feel affect wellbeing.
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- Merel M van Herpen
- ARQ Centre of Expertise for the Impact of Disasters and Crises, Diemen, The Netherlands
- Department of Psychiatry, Amsterdam Neuroscience & Public Health, Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- HEMS Lifeliner 1, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Netwerk Acute Zorg Noord Holland Flevoland, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- HEMS Lifeliner 1, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Netwerk Acute Zorg Noord Holland Flevoland, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry, Amsterdam Neuroscience & Public Health, Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- ARQ National Psychotrauma Centre, Diemen, The Netherlands
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- ARQ Centre of Expertise for the Impact of Disasters and Crises, Diemen, The Netherlands
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Loch T, Drennan IR, Buick JE, Mercier D, Brindley PG, MacKenzie M, Kroll T, Frazer K, Douma MJ. Caring for the invisible and forgotten: a qualitative document analysis and experience-based co-design project to improve the care of families experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. CAN J EMERG MED 2023; 25:233-243. [PMID: 36781826 PMCID: PMC9924888 DOI: 10.1007/s43678-023-00464-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The objectives of this project were to collect and analyze clinical governance documents related to family-centred care and cardiac arrest care in Canadian EMS organizations; and to improve the family-centredness of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest care through experience-based co-design. METHODS We conducted qualitative document analysis of Canadian EMS clinical governance documents related to family-centred and cardiac arrest care, combining elements of content and thematic analysis methods. We then used experience-based co-design to develop a family-centred out-of-hospital cardiac arrest care policy and procedure template. RESULTS Thirty-five Canadian EMS organizations responded to our requests, representing service area coverage for 80% of the Canadian population. Twenty documents were obtained for review and six overarching themes were identified: addressing family in event of in-home death, importance of family, family member escort, provider discretion and family presence discouraged. Informed by our qualitative analysis we then co-designed a policy and procedure template was created that prioritizes patient care while promotes family-centredness. CONCLUSIONS There were few directives to support family-centred care by Canadian EMS organizations. A family-centred out-of-hospital cardiac arrest care policy and procedure template was developed using experience-based co-design to assist EMS organizations improve the family-centredness of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest care.
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- Tess Loch
- University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine, AB, Calgary, Canada
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- Sunnybrook Centre for Prehospital Medicine, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada.,Department Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada. .,School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
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Hauch H, El Mohaui N, Vaillant V, Sander M, Kriwy P, Rohde M, Wolff J, Berthold D, Schneck E. Prehospital emergency medicine for children receiving palliative home care in Germany-a cross-sectional, exploratory study of EMS providers. Front Pediatr 2023; 11:1104655. [PMID: 36865689 PMCID: PMC9971952 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1104655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of children with life-limiting conditions is rising, and since the amendment of the social insurance code in Germany, palliative home care teams have treated an increasing number of children. These teams provide 24/7 readiness, yet some parents still call the general emergency medical service (EMS) for various reasons. EMS is exposed to complex medical problems in rare diseases. Questions arose about the experiences of EMS and whether they felt prepared for emergencies involving children treated by a palliative care team. METHODS This study used a mixed methods approach to focus on the interface between palliative care and EMS. First, open interviews were conducted, and a questionnaire was developed based on the results. The variables included demographic items and individual experiences with patients. Second, a case report of a child with respiratory insufficiency was presented to assess the spontaneous treatment intentions of EMS providers. Finally, the need, relevant topics, and duration of specific training in palliative care for EMS providers were evaluated. RESULTS In total, 1,005 EMS providers responded to the questionnaire. The average age was 34.5 years (±10.94SD), 74.6% were male. The average work experience was 11.8 years (±9.7), 21.4% were medical doctors. Experience with a call of a life-threatening emergency involving a child was reported by 61.5% and severe psychological distress during such a call was reported by 60.4%. The equivalent distress frequency for adult patient calls was 38.3%. (p < 0.001). After review of the case report, the EMS respondents suggested invasive treatment options and rapid transport to the hospital. Most (93.7%) respondents welcomed the consideration of special training in pediatric palliative care. This training should include basic information about palliative care, an analysis of cases involving palliatively treated children, an ethical perspective, practical recommendations, and available (24/7) local contact for further guidance and support. CONCLUSION Emergencies in pediatric palliatively treated patients were more common than expected. EMS providers perceived the situations as stressful, and there is a need for specific training with practical aspects.
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- Holger Hauch
- Palliative Care Team for Children, University Children's Hospital, Giessen, Hesse, Germany.,University Children's Hospital Giessen, Department of Pediatric Oncology, Giessen, Hesse, Germany
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- Palliative Care Team for Children, University Children's Hospital, Giessen, Hesse, Germany
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- Palliative Care Team for Children, University Children's Hospital, Giessen, Hesse, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Operative Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital, Giessen, Hesse, Germany
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- Institute of Sociology, University of Technology, Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital Giessen, Department of Pediatric Oncology, Giessen, Hesse, Germany
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- Department of Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Pediatric Oncology, Cleveland, OH, United States
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- University Hospital Giessen, Palliative Care Team for Adults, Giessen, Hesse, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Operative Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital, Giessen, Hesse, Germany
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Dainty KN, Atkins DL, Breckwoldt J, Maconochie I, Schexnayder SM, Skrifvars MB, Tijssen J, Wyllie J, Furuta M, Aickin R, Acworth J, Atkins D, Couto TB, Guerguerian AM, Kleinman M, Kloeck D, Nadkarni V, Ng KC, Nuthall G, Ong YKG, Reis A, Rodriguez-Nunez A, Schexnayder S, Scholefield B, Tijssen J, Voorde PVD, Wyckoff M, Liley H, El-Naggar W, Fabres J, Fawke J, Foglia E, Guinsburg R, Hosono S, Isayama T, Kawakami M, Kapadia V, Kim HS, McKinlay C, Roehr C, Schmolzer G, Sugiura T, Trevisanuto D, Weiner G, Greif R, Bhanji F, Bray J, Breckwoldt J, Cheng A, Duff J, Eastwood K, Gilfoyle E, Hsieh MJ, Lauridsen K, Lockey A, Matsuyama T, Patocka C, Pellegrino J, Sawyer T, Schnaubel S, Yeung J. Family presence during resuscitation in paediatric and neonatal cardiac arrest: A systematic review. Resuscitation 2021; 162:20-34. [PMID: 33577966 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2021.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Revised: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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CONTEXT Parent/family presence at pediatric resuscitations has been slow to become consistent practice in hospital settings and has not been universally implemented. A systematic review of the literature on family presence during pediatric and neonatal resuscitation has not been previously conducted. OBJECTIVE To conduct a systematic review of the published evidence related to family presence during pediatric and neonatal resuscitation. DATA SOURCES Six major bibliographic databases was undertaken with defined search terms and including literature up to June 14, 2020. STUDY SELECTION 3200 titles were retrieved in the initial search; 36 ultimately included for review. DATA EXTRACTION Data was double extracted independently by two reviewers and confirmed with the review team. All eligible studies were either survey or interview-based and as such we turned to narrative systematic review methodology. RESULTS The authors identified two key sets of findings: first, parents/family members want to be offered the option to be present for their child's resuscitation. Secondly, health care provider attitudes varied widely (ranging from 15% to >85%), however, support for family presence increased with previous experience and level of seniority. LIMITATIONS English language only; lack of randomized control trials; quality of the publications. CONCLUSIONS Parents wish to be offered the opportunity to be present but opinions and perspectives on the family presence vary greatly among health care providers. This topic urgently needs high quality, comparative research to measure the actual impact of family presence on patient, family and staff outcomes. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42020140363.
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- Katie N Dainty
- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada.
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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- North York General Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3K 3E1, Canada
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this scoping review was to identify the extent, range, and nature of information currently available on family presence during pediatric resuscitation on resuscitation team members and their performance. DATA SOURCES A comprehensive search strategy was created and executed by identifying primary keywords in central articles, pretesting key words and combinations of them in databases to confirm articles returned fell within the search parameters, and checking that key articles were returned which confirmed the search strategy was not too narrow. STUDY SELECTION Two members of the research team independently conducted relevance screening using predetermined inclusion and exclusion parameters. Titles and abstracts of retrieved articles were reviewed using the set criteria involving. From the refined list of selected articles, full texts of each article were considered for final determination of inclusion. DATA EXTRACTION Key items of information were gathered from each article selected using a predefined extraction list. The extracted information was then sorted into themes and relevant issues. DATA SYNTHESIS Of the 3,012 studies initially identified, 48 met the inclusion criteria. Themes identified included as follows: 1) attitudes and opinions on family presence during pediatric resuscitation; 2) reasons in support of or against family presence during pediatric resuscitation; 3) education, training, and support; and 4) resuscitation performance and outcomes. Our review of the available information highlighted that the majority of work done to this point has focused heavily on healthcare provider opinions and relied mainly on survey method. CONCLUSIONS We propose that future research employ more rigorous research techniques, such as randomized control trials, place greater emphasis on healthcare provider behaviors and clinical outcomes during family presence during pediatric resuscitation, and increase exploration into the education and training needs of healthcare providers who already currently manage family presence during pediatric resuscitation.
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Celik C, Celik GS, Buyukcam F. The witness of the patient’s relatives increases the anxiety of the physician, but decreases the anxiety of the relatives of the patient. HONG KONG J EMERG ME 2019. [DOI: 10.1177/1024907919860632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: We generally keep relatives out of the area while a critical intervention so they cannot observe the management. Recent studies recommend witnessing of the resuscitation by arguing that it supports the patient’s relatives’ beliefs that everything that could be done had been done. Objective: We investigated the influence of family witness on the anxiety of patients’ relatives and on the healthcare team. Methods: This study was planned as a prospective observational study. The critical patients who were managed in the resuscitation room with or without intubation were included in the study. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory survey form was given to patients’ relatives. Healthcare providers were given a survey, including a visual analog scale of anxiety. Results: The mean visual analog scale score of healthcare providers was 4.37 ± 2.5. The mean visual analog scale score of allied health personnel was similar to resident doctors but lower than consultant doctors. The anxiety of healthcare providers was higher during witnessed management. In the witnessed management group, the anxiety of healthcare providers was higher in patients who received cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The mean State-Trait Anxiety Inventory anxiety score of patients’ relatives was 50.2 ± 10.3. In witnessed management, the mean anxiety score was 49.5 ± 11.3; in non-witnessed management, the score was 51.0 ± 9.3. The anxiety of patients’ relatives was not higher, but rather slightly lower during witnessed management of patients. Conclusion: In our study, the anxiety of healthcare providers was higher in family-witnessed management. It was argued that consultant physicians were more anxious because they have more responsibility about the patients. With witnessed management, the anxiety of patients’ relatives could be reduced, but it is more ominous for healthcare professionals.
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- Caner Celik
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Bagcilar Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Education and Training Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Wireklint Sundström B, Bremer A, Lindström V, Vicente V. Caring science research in the ambulance services: an integrative systematic review. Scand J Caring Sci 2019; 33:3-33. [PMID: 30252151 PMCID: PMC7432173 DOI: 10.1111/scs.12607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2018] [Accepted: 07/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND The ambulance services are associated with emergency medicine, traumatology and disaster medicine, which is also reflected in previous research. Caring science research is limited and, since no systematic reviews have yet been produced, its focus is unclear. This makes it difficult for researchers to identify current knowledge gaps and clinicians to implement research findings. AIM This integrative systematic review aims to describe caring science research content and scope in the ambulance services. DATA SOURCES Databases included were MEDLINE (PubMed), CINAHL, Web of Science, ProQDiss, LibrisDiss and The Cochrane Library. The electronic search strategy was carried out between March and April 2015. The review was conducted in line with the standards of the PRISMA statement, registration number: PROSPERO 2016:CRD42016034156. REVIEW METHODS The review process involved problem identification, literature search, data evaluation, data analysis and reporting. Thematic data analysis was undertaken using a five-stage method. Studies included were evaluated with methodological and/or theoretical rigour on a 3-level scale, and data relevance was evaluated on a 2-level scale. RESULTS After the screening process, a total of 78 studies were included. The majority of these were conducted in Sweden (n = 42), fourteen in the United States and eleven in the United Kingdom. The number of study participants varied, from a case study with one participant to a survey with 2420 participants, and 28 (36%) of the studies were directly related to patients. The findings were identified under the themes: Caregiving in unpredictable situations; Independent and shared decision-making; Public environment and patient safety; Life-changing situations; and Ethics and values. CONCLUSION Caring science research with an explicit patient perspective is limited. Areas of particular interest for future research are the impact of unpredictable encounters on openness and sensitivity in the professional-patient relation, with special focus on value conflicts in emergency situations.
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- Birgitta Wireklint Sundström
- PreHospen – Centre for Prehospital ResearchUniversity of BoråsBoråsSweden
- Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social WelfareUniversity of BoråsBoråsSweden
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- PreHospen – Centre for Prehospital ResearchUniversity of BoråsBoråsSweden
- Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social WelfareUniversity of BoråsBoråsSweden
- Faculty of Health and Life SciencesLinnaeus UniversityVäxjöSweden
- Division of Emergency Medical ServicesKalmar County HospitalKalmarSweden
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- Division of NursingDepartment of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and SocietyKarolinska InstitutetHuddingeSweden
- Academic EMSStockholmSweden
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- Academic EMSStockholmSweden
- The Ambulance Medical Service in Stockholm (AISAB)StockholmSweden
- Department of Clinical Science and EducationKarolinska InstitutetSödersjukhusetStockholmSweden
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Laustsen S, Brahe L. Coping with interruptions in clinical nursing-A qualitative study. J Clin Nurs 2018; 27:1497-1506. [DOI: 10.1111/jocn.14288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Sussie Laustsen
- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery; Aarhus University Hospital; Aarhus N Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine; Centre of Research in Rehabilitation (CORIR); Aarhus University; Aarhus N Denmark
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery; Aarhus University Hospital; Aarhus N Denmark
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The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of family presence during resuscitation (FPDR) in patients who survived trauma from motor vehicle crashes (MVC) and gunshot wounds (GSW). A convenience sample of family members participated within three days of admission to critical care. Family members of 140 trauma patients (MVC n = 110, 79%; GSW n = 30, 21%) participated. Family members ranged in age from 20-84 years (M = 46, SD = 15, Mdn = 47). The majority were female (n = 112, 80%) and related to the patient as spouse (n = 46, 33%). Participating in the FPDR option reduced anxiety (t = -2.43, p =.04), reduced stress (t = -2.86, p = .005), and fostered well-being (t = 3.46, p = .001). Results demonstrate the positive initial effects of FPDR on family members of patients surviving trauma injury.
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- Jane S. Leske
- College of Nursing University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee WI
- Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin-Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee WI
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- College of Nursing University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee WI
- Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin-Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee WI
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- Oregon Heath & Science University, Division of Trauma, Critical Care & Acute Care Surgery, Portland OR
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- College of Nursing University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee WI
- Children’s National Health System, Washington DC
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Hassankhani H, Zamanzade V, Rahmani A, Haririan H, Porter JE. Family support liaison in the witnessed resuscitation: A phenomenology study. Int J Nurs Stud 2017; 74:95-100. [PMID: 28666156 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2017.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2016] [Revised: 05/23/2017] [Accepted: 06/09/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Family-witnessed resuscitation remains controversial among clinicians from implementation to practice and there are a number of countries, such as Iran, where that is considered a low priority. OBJECTIVE To explore the lived experience of resuscitation team members with the presence of the patient's family during resuscitation. DESIGN The hermeneutic phenomenology. SETTINGS The emergency departments and critical care units of 6 tertiary hospitals in Tabriz, Iran. PARTICIPANTS There were potentially 380 nurses and physicians working in the emergency departments and acute care settings of 6 tertiary hospitals in Tabriz. A purposive sample of these nurses and physicians was used to recruit participants who had at least 2 years of experience, had experienced an actual family witnessed resuscitation event, and wanted to participate. The sample size was determined according to data saturation. Data collection ended when the data were considered rich and varied enough to illuminate the phenomenon, and no new themes emerged following the interview of 12 nurses and 8 physicians. METHODS Semi-structured, face- to- face interviews were held with the participants over a period of 6 months (April 2015 to September 2015), and Van Manen's method of data analysis was adopted. RESULTS Three main themes emerged from the data analysis, including 'Futile resuscitation', 'Family support liaison', and 'Influence on team's performance'. A further 9 sub-themes emerged under the 3 main themes, which included 'futile resuscitation in end-stage cancer patients', 'when a patient dies', 'young patients', 'care of the elderly', 'accountable person', 'family supporter', 'no influence', 'positive influence', and 'negative influence'. CONCLUSIONS Participants noted both positive and negative experiences of having family members present during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Welltrained and expert resuscitation team members are less likely to be stressed in the presence of family. A family support liaison would act to decrease family anxiety levels and to de-escalate any potentially aggressive person during the resuscitation. It is recommended that an experienced health care professional be designated to be responsible for explaining the process of resuscitation to the patient's family.
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- Hadi Hassankhani
- Center of Qualitative Studies, University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Nursing and Midwifery School, University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Nursing and Midwifery School, University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Nursing and Midwifery School, University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare, Federation University, Australia
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Predicting medical professionals’ intention to allow family presence during resuscitation: A cross sectional survey. Int J Nurs Stud 2017; 70:11-16. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2017.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2016] [Revised: 02/06/2017] [Accepted: 02/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Sak-Dankosky N, Andruszkiewicz P, Sherwood PR, Kvist T. Health care professionals' concerns regarding in-hospital family-witnessed cardiopulmonary resuscitation implementation into clinical practice. Nurs Crit Care 2017; 23:134-140. [PMID: 28391604 DOI: 10.1111/nicc.12294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2016] [Revised: 12/01/2016] [Accepted: 03/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND In-hospital, family-witnessed cardiopulmonary resuscitation of adults has been found to help patients' family members deal with the short- and long-term emotional consequences of resuscitation. Because of its benefits, many national and international nursing and medical organizations officially recommend this practice. Research, however, shows that family-witnessed resuscitation is not widely implemented in clinical practice, and health care professionals generally do not favour this recommendation. AIM To describe and provide an initial basis for understanding health care professionals' views and perspectives regarding the implementation of an in-hospital, family-witnessed adult resuscitation practice in two European countries. STUDY DESIGN An inductive qualitative approach was used in this study. METHODS Finnish (n = 93) and Polish (n = 75) emergency and intensive care nurses and physicians provided written responses to queries regarding their personal observations, concerns and comments about in-hospital, family-witnessed resuscitation of an adult. Data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. FINDINGS The study analysis yielded five themes characterizing health care professionals' main concerns regarding family-witnessed resuscitation: (1) family's horror, (2) disturbed workflow (3) no support for the family, (4) staff preparation and (5) situation-based decision. CONCLUSION Despite existing evidence revealing the positive influence of family-witnessed resuscitation on patients, relatives and cardiopulmonary resuscitation process, Finnish and Polish health care providers cited a number of personal and organizational barriers against this practice. The results of this study begin to examine reasons why family-witnessed resuscitation has not been widely implemented in practice. In order to successfully apply current evidence-based resuscitation guidelines, provider concerns need to be addressed through educational and organizational changes. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE This study identified important implementation barriers for allowing families in critical care settings to be present during resuscitation efforts. These results can be further used in developing and adjusting clinical practice policies, protocols and guidelines related to family-witnessed resuscitation.
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- Natalia Sak-Dankosky
- Early Stage Researcher, University of Eastern Finland, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Science, Kuopio, Finland
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- The Medical University of Warsaw, 2nd Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Public Central Teaching HospitalWarsaw, Poland
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- Vice Chair for Research, University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing, Department of Acute & Tertiary Care, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- University Researcher, University of Eastern Finland, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Science, Kuopio, Finland
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Chen CL, Tang JS, Lai MK, Hung CH, Hsieh HM, Yang HL, Chuang CC. Factors influencing medical staff’s intentions to implement family-witnessed cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A cross-sectional, multihospital survey. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2017; 16:492-501. [DOI: 10.1177/1474515117692663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Chien-Liang Chen
- Department of Physical Therapy, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Business Administration, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Tainan Municipal Hospital, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Kuo General Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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A presença da família durante procedimentos invasivos e de ressuscitação em pediatria. REVISTA PAULISTA DE PEDIATRIA 2015; 33:377-8. [PMID: 26298659 PMCID: PMC4685554 DOI: 10.1016/j.rpped.2015.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2015] [Accepted: 07/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Maconochie IK, Bingham R, Eich C, López-Herce J, Rodríguez-Núñez A, Rajka T, Van de Voorde P, Zideman DA, Biarent D, Monsieurs KG, Nolan JP. European Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Resuscitation 2015. Resuscitation 2015; 95:223-48. [DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2015.07.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 217] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Bashayreh I, Saifan A, Batiha AM, Timmons S, Nairn S. Health professionals' perceptions regarding family witnessed resuscitation in adult critical care settings. J Clin Nurs 2015; 24:2611-9. [PMID: 26097992 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.12875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To deepen our understanding of the perceptions of health professionals regarding family witnessed resuscitation in Jordanian adult critical care settings. BACKGROUND The issue of family witnessed resuscitation has developed dramatically in the last three decades. The traditional practice of excluding family members during cardiopulmonary resuscitation had been questioned. Family witnessed resuscitation has been described as good practice by many researchers and health organisations. However, family witnessed resuscitation has been perceived by some practitioners to be unhealthy and harmful to the life-saving process. The literature showed that there are no policies or guidelines to allow or to prevent family witnessed resuscitation in Jordan. DESIGN An exploratory qualitative design was adopted. METHODS A purposive sample of 31 health professionals from several disciplines was recruited over a period of six months. Individual semi-structured interviews were used. These interviews were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. FINDINGS It was found that most healthcare professionals were against family witnessed resuscitation. They raised several concerns related to being verbally and physically attacked if they allowed family witnessed resuscitation. Almost all of the respondents expressed their fears of patients' family members' interfering in their work. Most of the participants in this study stated that family witnessed resuscitation is traumatic for family members. This was viewed as a barrier to allowing family witnessed resuscitation in Jordanian critical care settings. CONCLUSION The study provides a unique understanding of Jordanian health professionals' perceptions regarding family witnessed resuscitation. They raised some views that contest some arguments in the broader literature. Further research with patients, family members, health professionals and policy makers is still required. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE This is the first study about family witnessed resuscitation in Jordan. Considering multi-disciplinary healthcare professionals' views would be helpful when starting to implement this practice in Jordanian hospitals.
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- School of Nursing, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
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- School of Health Science, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery & Physiotherapy, Royal Derby Hospital, University of Nottingham, Derby, UK
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Family presence during resuscitation: A Canadian Critical Care Society position paper. Can Respir J 2015; 22:201-5. [PMID: 26083541 DOI: 10.1155/2015/532721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Recent evidence suggests that patient outcomes are not affected by the offering of family presence during resuscitation (FPDR), and that psychological outcomes are neutral or improved in family members of adult patients. The exclusion of family members from the resuscitation area should, therefore, be reassessed. OBJECTIVE The present Canadian Critical Care Society position paper is designed to help clinicians and institutions decide whether to incorporate FPDR as part of their routine clinical practice, and to offer strategies to implement FPDR successfully. METHODS The authors conducted a literature search of the perspectives of health care providers, patients and families on the topic of FPDR, and considered the relevant ethical values of beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy and justice in light of the clinical evidence for FPDR. They reviewed randomized controlled trials and observational studies of FPDR to determine strategies that have been used to screen family members, select appropriate chaperones and educate staff. RESULTS FPDR is an ethically sound practice in Canada, and may be considered for the families of adult and pediatric patients in the hospital setting. Hospitals that choose to implement FPDR should develop transparent policies regarding which family members are to be offered the opportunity to be present during the resuscitation. Experienced chaperones should accompany and support family members in the resuscitation area. Intensive educational interventions and increasing experience with FPDR are associated with increased support for the practice from health care providers. CONCLUSIONS FPDR should be considered to be an important component of patient and family-centred care.
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Fallat ME. Withholding or termination of resuscitation in pediatric out-of-hospital traumatic cardiopulmonary arrest. Ann Emerg Med 2014; 63:504-15. [PMID: 24655460 DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2014.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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This multiorganizational literature review was undertaken to provide an evidence base for determining whether or not recommendations for out-of-hospital termination of resuscitation could be made for children who are victims of traumatic cardiopulmonary arrest. Although there is increasing acceptance of out-of-hospital termination of resuscitation for adult traumatic cardiopulmonary arrest when there is no expectation of a good outcome, children are routinely excluded from state termination-of-resuscitation protocols. The decision to withhold resuscitative efforts in a child under specific circumstances (decapitation or dependent lividity, rigor mortis, etc) is reasonable. If there is any doubt as to the circumstances or timing of the traumatic cardiopulmonary arrest, under the current status of limiting termination of resuscitation in the field to persons older than 18 years in most states, resuscitation should be initiated and continued until arrival to the appropriate facility. If the patient has arrested, resuscitation has already exceeded 30 minutes, and the nearest facility is more than 30 minutes away, involvement of parents and family of these children in the decision-making process with assistance and guidance from medical professionals should be considered as part of an emphasis on family-centered care, because the evidence suggests that either death or a poor outcome is inevitable.
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Fallat ME. Withholding or termination of resuscitation in pediatric out-of-hospital traumatic cardiopulmonary arrest. Pediatrics 2014; 133:e1104-16. [PMID: 24685948 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2014-0176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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This multiorganizational literature review was undertaken to provide an evidence base for determining whether recommendations for out-of-hospital termination of resuscitation could be made for children who are victims of traumatic cardiopulmonary arrest. Although there is increasing acceptance of out-of-hospital termination of resuscitation for adult traumatic cardiopulmonary arrest when there is no expectation of a good outcome, children are routinely excluded from state termination-of-resuscitation protocols. The decision to withhold resuscitative efforts in a child under specific circumstances (decapitation or dependent lividity, rigor mortis, etc) is reasonable. If there is any doubt as to the circumstances or timing of the traumatic cardiopulmonary arrest, under the current status of limiting termination of resuscitation in the field to persons older than 18 years in most states, resuscitation should be initiated and continued until arrival to the appropriate facility. If the patient has arrested, resuscitation has already exceeded 30 minutes, and the nearest facility is more than 30 minutes away, involvement of parents and family of these children in the decision-making process with assistance and guidance from medical professionals should be considered as part of an emphasis on family-centered care because the evidence suggests that either death or a poor outcome is inevitable.
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Tripon C, Defossez G, Ragot S, Ghazali A, Boureau-Voultoury A, Scépi M, Oriot D. Parental presence during cardiopulmonary resuscitation of children: the experience, opinions and moral positions of emergency teams in France. Arch Dis Child 2014; 99:310-5. [PMID: 24395644 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2013-304488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the experience, opinions and moral positions of French emergency physicians (EP) who had taken a paediatric university course on parental presence during child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and to compare it with the responses of nurses on their teams. METHODS A questionnaire was sent to 550 EPs who had taken the course during the previous 6 years; the EPs were also asked to give a copy of the questionnaire to nurses on their staff. Data were collected on experience of parental presence during child CPR, opinions on the practice, arguments for and against parental presence, and the moral positions of respondents regarding their perception of life and the sharing of medical/parental power in the decision-making process. RESULTS 343 responses were analysed, 47% from EPs (29% response rate) and 53% from nurses. 52% of respondents had experienced parental presence during child CPR, but it had been the physician's wish on only 6% of these occasions. Only 17% of respondents favoured parental presence, with EPs (27%) being favourable more often than nurses (12%). The reasons against parental presence were psychological trauma for the parents, risk of interference with medical management, and care team stress. Respondents not in favour of parental presence expressed this view more for medical reasons than for parent-related reasons. The physicians not in favour of parental presence espoused a moral position predicated on medical power. CONCLUSIONS A majority of EPs and nurses were reluctant to have parents present during child CPR. Their attitude involved medical paternalism.
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- Cédric Tripon
- Pediatric Emergency Department, University Hospital, , Poitiers, France
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Larsson R, Engström Å. Swedish ambulance nurses' experiences of nursing patients suffering cardiac arrest. Int J Nurs Pract 2013; 19:197-205. [DOI: 10.1111/ijn.12057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Ricard Larsson
- Department of ObservationTrelleborg Hospital Trelleborg Sweden
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- Division of NursingDepartment of Health ScienceLuleå University of Technology Luleå Sweden
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Jordanian Professional Nurses' Attitudes and Experiences of Having Family Members Present During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation of Adult Patients. Crit Care Nurs Q 2013; 36:218-27. [DOI: 10.1097/cnq.0b013e31828414c0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Belpomme V, Adnet F, Mazariegos I, Beardmore M, Duchateau FX, Mantz J, Ricard-Hibon A. Family witnessed resuscitation: nationwide survey of 337 prehospital emergency teams in France. Emerg Med J 2012; 30:1038-42. [PMID: 23221456 DOI: 10.1136/emermed-2012-201626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the practices and opinions of prehospital emergency medical services (EMS) with regard to family witnessed resuscitation (FWR) and to analyse the differences between physicians' and nurses' responses. DESIGN An anonymous questionnaire (30 yes/no questions on demographics and FWR) was sent to all prehospital emergency staff (physicians, nurses and support staff) working for the 377 Mobile Intensive Care Units in France. RESULTS Of the 2689 responses received 2664 were analysed. Mean respondent age was 38 ± 8 years, the male to female ratio was 1:2. 87% of respondents had already performed FWR and 38% had offered relatives the option to be present during resuscitation. Most respondents (90%) felt that FWR might cause psychological trauma to the family; 70% thought that FWR might impact on the duration of resuscitation and 68% on EMS team concentration. In the 28% of cases when relatives had asked to be present, 59% of respondents had acquiesced but only 27% were willing to invite relatives to be routinely present. CONCLUSIONS Prehospital EMS teams in France seems to support FWR but are not yet ready to offer it systematically to relatives. Following our survey, written guidelines are currently in development in our department. These guidelines could be the first step of a national strategy for developing FWR in France. We await results from other studies of family members' opinions to compare prehospital practitioners' and family members' views to further develop our practice.
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- Vanessa Belpomme
- AP-HP, SMUR et DAR, Hôpital Beaujon, Université Paris 7, , Clichy, France
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Balancing between closeness and distance: emergency medical services personnel's experiences of caring for families at out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and sudden death. Prehosp Disaster Med 2012; 27:42-52. [PMID: 22591930 DOI: 10.1017/s1049023x12000167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a lethal health problem that affects between 236,000 and 325,000 people in the United States each year. As resuscitation attempts are unsuccessful in 70-98% of OHCA cases, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel often face the needs of bereaved family members. PROBLEM Decisions to continue or terminate resuscitation at OHCA are influenced by factors other than patient clinical characteristics, such as EMS personnel's knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding family emotional preparedness. However, there is little research exploring how EMS personnel care for bereaved family members, or how they are affected by family dynamics and the emotional contexts. The aim of this study is to analyze EMS personnel's experiences of caring for families when patients suffer cardiac arrest and sudden death. METHODS The study is based on a hermeneutic lifeworld approach. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 10 EMS personnel from an EMS agency in southern Sweden. RESULTS The EMS personnel interviewed felt responsible for both patient care and family care, and sometimes failed to prioritize these responsibilities as a result of their own perceptions, feelings and reactions. Moving from patient care to family care implied a movement from well-structured guidance to a situational response, where the personnel were forced to balance between interpretive reasoning and a more direct emotional response, at their own discretion. With such affective responses in decision-making, the personnel risked erroneous conclusions and care relationships with elements of dishonesty, misguided benevolence and false hopes. The ability to recognize and respond to people's existential questions and needs was essential. It was dependent on the EMS personnel's balance between closeness and distance, and on their courage in facing the emotional expressions of the families, as well as the personnel's own vulnerability. The presence of family members placed great demands on mobility (moving from patient care to family care) in the decision-making process, invoking a need for ethical competence. CONCLUSION Ethical caring competence is needed in the care of bereaved family members to avoid additional suffering. Opportunities to reflect on these situations within a framework of care ethics, continuous moral education, and clinical ethics training are needed. Support in dealing with personal discomfort and clear guidelines on family support could benefit EMS personnel.
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Weaver JL, Bradley CT, Brasel KJ. Family engagement regarding the critically ill patient. Surg Clin North Am 2012; 92:1637-47. [PMID: 23153887 DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2012.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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The Institute of Medicine strongly recommends a health care system that supports family members. Nowhere is the need for family-centered care greater than with critically ill patients. Simplistically, family-centered care is primarily about communication. Unfortunately, family perception of communication in the intensive care unit (ICU) is quite poor. This article reviews some strategies to improve communication, including family meetings and family presence at resuscitation. It also highlights some of the areas within the realm of ICU care in which family engagement is particularly important, including advance directives, end-of-life care, brain death, and organ donation.
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- Jessica L Weaver
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292, USA
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Ågård A, Herlitz J, Castrén M, Jonsson L, Sandman L. Guidance for ambulance personnel on decisions and situations related to out-of-hospital CPR. Resuscitation 2011; 83:27-31. [PMID: 21839043 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2011.07.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2011] [Revised: 07/15/2011] [Accepted: 07/20/2011] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Ethical guidelines on out-of-hospital cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are designed to provide substantial guidance for the people who have to make decisions and deal with situations in the real world. The crucial question is whether it is possible to formulate practical guidelines that will make things somewhat easier for ambulance personnel. The aims of this article are to address the ethical aspects related to out-of-hospital CPR, primarily to decisions on not starting or terminating resuscitation attempts, using the views and experience of ambulance personnel as a starting point, and to summarise the key points in a practice guideline on the subject.
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- Anders Ågård
- Sahlgrenska Academy, Institute of Medicine, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Bremer A, Sandman L. Futile cardiopulmonary resuscitation for the benefit of others: An ethical analysis. Nurs Ethics 2011; 18:495-504. [DOI: 10.1177/0969733011404339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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It has been reported as an ethical problem within prehospital emergency care that ambulance professionals administer physiologically futile cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to patients having suffered cardiac arrest to benefit significant others. At the same time it is argued that, under certain circumstances, this is an acceptable moral practice by signalling that everything possible has been done, and enabling the grief of significant others to be properly addressed. Even more general moral reasons have been used to morally legitimize the use of futile CPR: That significant others are a type of patient with medical or care needs that should be addressed, that the interest of significant others should be weighed into what to do and given an equal standing together with patient interests, and that significant others could be benefited by care professionals unless it goes against the explicit wants of the patient. In this article we explore these arguments and argue that the support for providing physiologically futile CPR in the prehospital context fails. Instead, the strategy of ambulance professionals in the case of a sudden death should be to focus on the relevant care needs of the significant others and provide support, arrange for a peaceful environment and administer acute grief counselling at the scene, which might call for a developed competency within this field.
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- Anders Bremer
- University of Borås, Sweden, Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden,
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Biarent D, Bingham R, Eich C, López-Herce J, Maconochie I, Rodríguez-Núñez A, Rajka T, Zideman D. European Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Resuscitation 2010 Section 6. Paediatric life support. Resuscitation 2011; 81:1364-88. [PMID: 20956047 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2010.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 151] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Dominique Biarent
- Paediatric Intensive Care, Hôpital Universitaire des Enfants, 15 av JJ Crocq, Brussels, Belgium.
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de Caen AR, Kleinman ME, Chameides L, Atkins DL, Berg RA, Berg MD, Bhanji F, Biarent D, Bingham R, Coovadia AH, Hazinski MF, Hickey RW, Nadkarni VM, Reis AG, Rodriguez-Nunez A, Tibballs J, Zaritsky AL, Zideman D. Part 10: Paediatric basic and advanced life support: 2010 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science with Treatment Recommendations. Resuscitation 2011; 81 Suppl 1:e213-59. [PMID: 20956041 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2010.08.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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- Allan R de Caen
- Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta, Canada.
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Köberich S, Kaltwasser A, Rothaug O, Albarran J. Family witnessed resuscitation - experience and attitudes of German intensive care nurses. Nurs Crit Care 2010; 15:241-50. [PMID: 20712669 DOI: 10.1111/j.1478-5153.2010.00405.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM To explore German intensive care nurses' experiences and attitudes toward family witnessed resuscitation (FWR). BACKGROUND The subject of FWR has fuelled much controversy among health professionals. Typically studies involving European critical and cardiac nurses' under-represent the perspective of individual countries. Arguably research exploring the experiences and attitudes of nurses by country may expand understanding and embrace cultural values. DESIGN Descriptive survey. METHODS Three hundred and ninety-four German intensive care nurses attending a conference were invited to complete a 36-item questionnaire on their experiences and attitudes towards FWR. Participants were also invited to share, in writing, other thoughts relevant to the study. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS A total of 166 (42.1%) questionnaires were returned completed. Seventy participants had experiences with family members being present and for 46 (65.7%) these were negative. Participants (68%) did not agree that family members should have the option to be with loved ones during resuscitation. Over half (56.0%) were concerned that family presence may adversely influence staff performance during resuscitation procedures. There was a lack of certainty about the outcomes of the practice, although 61% agreed that family presence could facilitate better understanding among relatives. Qualitative responses where characterized by four broad themes relating to individualized decision-making, supporting families, threats of violence and family involvement. CONCLUSIONS German intensive care nurses have guarded attitudes towards FWR because of their experiences and concerns for the well-being of relatives and staff. Introducing this topic within nursing curricula, as part of resuscitation training and by wider professional debate will help challenge and resolve practitioner concerns and objections. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Health professionals have anxieties about possible consequences of FWR, strategies involving education and simulation training may improve attitudes.
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- Stefan Köberich
- Department of Cardiology/Angiology, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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Biarent D, Bingham R, Eich C, López-Herce J, Maconochie I, Rodrίguez-Núñez A, Rajka T, Zideman D. Lebensrettende Maßnahmen bei Kindern („paediatric life support“). Notf Rett Med 2010. [DOI: 10.1007/s10049-010-1372-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Kleinman ME, Chameides L, Schexnayder SM, Samson RA, Hazinski MF, Atkins DL, Berg MD, de Caen AR, Fink EL, Freid EB, Hickey RW, Marino BS, Nadkarni VM, Proctor LT, Qureshi FA, Sartorelli K, Topjian A, van der Jagt EW, Zaritsky AL. Part 14: Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Circulation 2010; 122:S876-908. [DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.110.971101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 473] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Kleinman ME, de Caen AR, Chameides L, Atkins DL, Berg RA, Berg MD, Bhanji F, Biarent D, Bingham R, Coovadia AH, Hazinski MF, Hickey RW, Nadkarni VM, Reis AG, Rodriguez-Nunez A, Tibballs J, Zaritsky AL, Zideman D. Pediatric basic and advanced life support: 2010 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science with Treatment Recommendations. Pediatrics 2010; 126:e1261-318. [PMID: 20956433 PMCID: PMC3784274 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2010-2972a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Kleinman ME, de Caen AR, Chameides L, Atkins DL, Berg RA, Berg MD, Bhanji F, Biarent D, Bingham R, Coovadia AH, Hazinski MF, Hickey RW, Nadkarni VM, Reis AG, Rodriguez-Nunez A, Tibballs J, Zaritsky AL, Zideman D. Part 10: Pediatric basic and advanced life support: 2010 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations. Circulation 2010; 122:S466-515. [PMID: 20956258 PMCID: PMC3748977 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.110.971093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 143] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Note From the Writing Group: Throughout this article, the reader will notice combinations of superscripted letters and numbers (eg, “Family Presence During ResuscitationPeds-003”). These callouts are hyperlinked to evidence-based worksheets, which were used in the development of this article. An appendix of worksheets, applicable to this article, is located at the end of the text. The worksheets are available in PDF format and are open access.
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Monzón JL, Saralegui I, Molina R, Abizanda R, Cruz Martín M, Cabré L, Martínez K, Arias JJ, López V, Gràcia RM, Rodríguez A, Masnou N. [Ethics of the cardiopulmonary resuscitation decisions]. Med Intensiva 2010; 34:534-49. [PMID: 20542599 DOI: 10.1016/j.medin.2010.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2010] [Revised: 04/22/2010] [Accepted: 04/23/2010] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) must be attempted if indicated, not done if it is not indicated or if the patient does not accept or has previously rejected it and withdrawn it if it is ineffective. If CPR is considered futile, a Do-Not-Resuscitate Order (DNR) will be recorded. This should be made known to all physicians and nurses involved in patient care. It may be appropriate to limit life-sustaining-treatments for patients with severe anoxic encephalopathy, if the possibility of clinical evolution to brain death is ruled out. After CPR it is necessary to inform and support families and then review the process in order to make future improvements. After limitation of vital support, certain type of non-heart-beating-organ donation can be proposed. In order to acquire CPR skills, it is necessary to practice with simulators and, sometimes, with recently deceased, always with the consent of the family. Research on CPR is essential and must be conducted according to ethical rules and legal frameworks.
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- J L Monzón
- Unidad de Medicina Intensiva, Hospital San Pedro, Logroño, España.
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Bremer A, Dahlberg K, Sandman L. Experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: significant others' lifeworld perspective. QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH 2009; 19:1407-1420. [PMID: 19805803 DOI: 10.1177/1049732309348369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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When patients suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA), significant others find themselves with no choice about being there. After the event they are often left with unanswered questions about the life-threatening circumstances, or the patient's death, or emergency treatment and future needs. When it is unclear how the care and the event itself will affect significant others' well-being, prehospital emergency personnel face ethical decisions. In this article we describe the experiences of significant others present at OHCA, focusing on ethical aspects and values. Using a lifeworld phenomenological approach, 7 significant others were interviewed. The essence of the phenomenon of OHCA can be stated as unreality in the reality, which is characterized by overwhelming responsibility. The significant others experience inadequacy and limitation, they move between hope and hopelessness, and they struggle with ethical considerations and an insecurity about the future.The study findings show how significant others' sense of an OHCA situation, when life is trembling, can threaten values deemed important for a good life.
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- Anders Bremer
- University of Borås, School of Health Sciences, Borås, Sweden.
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Turkish patient relativesʼ attitudes towards family-witnessed resuscitation and affecting sociodemographic factors. Eur J Emerg Med 2009; 16:188-93. [DOI: 10.1097/mej.0b013e328311a8dc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Güneş UY, Zaybak A. A study of Turkish critical care nurses' perspectives regarding family-witnessed resuscitation. J Clin Nurs 2009; 18:2907-15. [PMID: 19686324 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.02826.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM . This paper reports a study to determine the experiences and attitudes of Turkish critical care nurses concerning family presence during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. BACKGROUND The debate surrounding family-member presence in resuscitation areas has been evolving since the 1980s. The practice of performing resuscitation of adults in the presence of family members is controversial and has stimulated discussion and debate worldwide. DESIGN A descriptive survey. METHOD The survey was carried out in 2007 with 135 critical care nurses from two university hospitals in Izmir. A structured questionnaire was used, which incorporated a series of attitude statements that were rated using a three-point Likert scale. The attitudes of the nurses were explored in three areas: decision making, processes and outcomes of resuscitation. RESULTS Of the nurses, only 22.2% experienced a situation where family members were present during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Most of these nurses (n = 20) had one or more negative experiences. The majority disagreed that family members should always be offered the opportunity to be with the patient during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The most common concerns for not favouring family-witnessed resuscitation were reported as performance anxiety, fear of causing psychological trauma to family members and increased risk of litigation. CONCLUSIONS Many Turkish critical care nurses have no knowledge of family-witnessed resuscitation and do not support the practice. We suggest that Turkish critical care nurses should be informed by the international literature on the concept of family-witnessed resuscitation and the culturally appropriate policies concerning this subject should be changed in Turkish hospitals. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Most critical care nurses in Turkey are not supportive of family-witnessed resuscitation. All critical care nurses should be informed by the international literature on the concept of family-witnessed resuscitation.
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- Ulkü Yapucu Güneş
- Department of Basic Nursing, School of Nursing, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey.
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Wick JY. Rethinking code blue in long-term care. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 24:180-4, 186-8. [PMID: 19555133 DOI: 10.4140/tcp.n.2009.180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Losing a loved one is often emotional and painful for families, and most aspects of death and dying are usually difficult for them to discuss. Our traditional view of death (as a failure) is being reassessed. Many residents' conditions place them at high risk for death, or they may have conditions considered terminal. Numerous facilities are rethinking their approach to Code Blue, and this is an ideal time to analyze the entire process, especially since death is a frequent occurrence in long-term care facilities. Approximately 10% of residents admitted under the Medicare benefit die, or are hospitalized and subsequently die, within 30 days of admission. In addition to simplifying rescue techniques, a movement is afoot to allow family members into scenes previously considered sacrosanct by medical care providers.
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- Jeannette Y Wick
- National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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The presence of a family witness impacts physician performance during simulated medical codes. Crit Care Med 2009; 37:1956-60. [PMID: 19384215 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0b013e3181a00818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether the presence and behavior of a family witness to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) impacts critical actions performed by physicians. DESIGN This was a randomized comparison study of physicians' performance during a simulated cardiac arrest with three different family witness states. SETTING This study was conducted at the Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Science's Center for Healthcare Simulation. SUBJECTS Second-year and third-year emergency medicine (EM) residents from the Wayne State University Department of Emergency Medicine-affiliated residency programs and Michigan State University-affiliated EM residency programs. INTERVENTION Thirty teams comprised of one second-year and one third-year EM resident were randomly assigned to one of the three groups: 1) no family witness; 2) a nonobstructive "quiet" family witness; and 3) a family witness displaying an overt grief reaction. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Each pair was assessed for time to critical actions (e.g., minutes to CPR and drug administration) and for resuscitation-based performance outcomes (e.g., number of shocks) during a simulated cardiac arrest. The time to critical events was similar across groups with respect to initiating CPR, attempting to intubate the patient, and pronouncing the death of the patient. However, the time to deliver the first defibrillation shock was longer for the overt reaction witness group (2.57 minutes) as compared with the quiet (1.77 minutes) and no family witness (1.67 minutes) groups. Additionally, fewer total shocks were delivered in the overt reaction witness groups (4.0 minutes) vs. the quiet (6.5 minutes) and no family witness groups (6.0 minutes). CONCLUSION The presence of a family witness may have a significant impact on physicians' ability to perform critical actions during simulated medical resuscitations. Further study is necessary to see if this effect crosses over into real clinical practice and if training ameliorates this effect.
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Should relatives witness resuscitation in the emergency department? The point of view of the Belgian Emergency Department staff. Eur J Emerg Med 2009; 16:87-91. [DOI: 10.1097/mej.0b013e32830abe17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Compton S, Grace H, Madgy A, Swor RA. Post-traumatic stress disorder symptomology associated with witnessing unsuccessful out-of-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Acad Emerg Med 2009; 16:226-9. [PMID: 19133848 DOI: 10.1111/j.1553-2712.2008.00336.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The objective was to assess symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) associated with witnessing unsuccessful out-of-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a family member. METHODS Adult family members of deceased, adult, nontraumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims who were transported to a large, Midwestern hospital were contacted by telephone beginning 1 month after the event. Subjects were dichotomized as to whether or not they were physically present during the patient's resuscitation. A structured interview obtained the patient's prearrest functioning, whether the family member witnessed or performed CPR, patient and family demographic data, key cardiac arrest events, and a measure of subject PTSD symptoms (PTSD Symptom Scale-Interview [PSS-I]). RESULTS There were 34 witnesses and 20 nonwitnesses. Each group was similar in race, religion, age, gender, and relationship to the patient. Patients in each group were similar in prearrest functioning. Witnesses' total PTSD symptom scores were nearly two times higher than nonwitnesses (14.47 vs. 7.60, respectively; mean difference = 6.87, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.57 to 13.17). Two PSS-I subscales were higher for witnesses than nonwitnesses: Avoidance (5.41 vs. 2.25; mean difference = 3.16, 95% CI = 0.74 to 5.58) and Increased Arousal (4.26 vs. 2.20; mean difference = 2.06, 95% CI = 0.08 to 4.05), while Reexperiencing was not (4.79 vs. 3.15; mean difference = 1.64, 95% CI = -0.62 to 3.91). Linear regression analysis indicated that witnessing CPR of a loved one was associated with a mean increase of nearly 12 points on the PSS-I after controlling for the possibility of other potentially influential events and characteristics. Results were similar when CPR providers (n = 6) were removed from the witness group. CONCLUSIONS Witnessing a failed CPR attempt of a loved one in an out-of-hospital location may be associated with displaying symptoms of PTSD in the early term of the bereavement period. While preliminary, these data suggest that the relationship exists even after controlling for other potential factors that may also affect the propensity for displaying such symptoms, such as the suddenness and location of the patient's cardiac arrest.
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- Scott Compton
- University of Medicine Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA.
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The views and preferences of resuscitated and non-resuscitated patients towards family-witnessed resuscitation: A qualitative study. Int J Nurs Stud 2009; 46:12-21. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2008.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2008] [Revised: 07/17/2008] [Accepted: 08/04/2008] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Sternbach GL, Huerta-Alardin AL, Varon J. The ethics of emergency resuscitation. J Emerg Med 2008; 35:313-314. [PMID: 18554848 DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2007.12.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2007] [Accepted: 12/19/2007] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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