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Zahra SA, Choudhury RY, Naqvi R, Boulton AJ, Chahal CAA, Munir S, Carrington M, Ricci F, Khanji MY. Health inequalities in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of automated electrical defibrillators in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Curr Probl Cardiol 2024; 49:102484. [PMID: 38401825 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2024.102484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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Out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) outcomes can be improved by strengthening the chain of survival, namely prompt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED). However, provision of bystander CPR and AED use remains low due to individual patient factors ranging from lack of education to socioeconomic barriers and due to lack of resources such as limited availability of AEDs in the community. Although the impact of health inequalities on survival from OHCA is documented, it is imperative that we identify and implement strategies to improve public health and outcomes from OHCA overall but with a simultaneous emphasis on making care more equitable. Disparities in CPR delivery and AED use in OHCA exist based on factors including sex, education level, socioeconomic status, race and ethnicity, all of which we discuss in this review. Most importantly, we discuss the barriers to AED use, and strategies on how these may be overcome.
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- Syeda Anum Zahra
- St Marys Hospital, Imperial College NHS Trust, Praed Street, Paddington, London W2 1NY, UK; Imperial College London, Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2BX, UK
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- Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Romsey Rd, Winchester SO22 5DG, UK
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- Colchester Hospital, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Turner Rd, Colchester CO4 5JL, UK
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- Warwick Clinical Trails Unit, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK
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- Centre for Inherited Cardiovascular Diseases, WellSpan Health, Lancaster, PA, USA; Barts Heart Centre, St Bartholomew's Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, West Smithfield, London EC1A 7BE, UK; Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Newham University Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, Glen Road, Plaistow, London E13 8SL, UK
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- Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, "G. D'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti 66100, Italy; Heart Department, SS. Annunziata Hospital, ASL 2 Abruzzo, Chieti 66100, Italy; Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Malmö 21428, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiology, Newham University Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, Glen Road, Plaistow, London E13 8SL, UK; Barts Heart Centre, Barts Health NHS Trust, West Smithfield, London EC1A 7BE, UK; NIHR Barts Biomedical Research Centre, William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University, London EC1A 7BE, UK.
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Jones AR, Miller J, Brown M. Epidemiology of Trauma-Related Hemorrhage and Time to Definitive Care Across North America: Making the Case for Bleeding Control Education. Prehosp Disaster Med 2023; 38:780-783. [PMID: 37781932 PMCID: PMC10694464 DOI: 10.1017/s1049023x23006428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Uncontrolled trauma-related hemorrhage remains the primary preventable cause of death among those with critical injury. STUDY OBJECTIVE The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the types of trauma associated with critical injury and trauma-related hemorrhage, and to determine the time to definitive care among patients treated at major trauma centers who were predicted to require massive transfusion. METHODS A secondary analysis was performed of the Pragmatic, Randomized, Optimal Platelet and Plasma Ratios (PROPPR) trial data (N = 680). All patients included were predicted to require massive transfusion and admitted to one of 12 North American trauma centers. Descriptive statistics were used to characterize patients, including demographics, type and mechanism of injury, source of bleeding, and receipt of prehospital interventions. Patient time to definitive care was determined using the time from activation of emergency services to responder arrival on scene, and time from scene departure to emergency department (ED) arrival. Each interval was calculated and then summed for a total time to definitive care. RESULTS Patients were primarily white (63.8%), male (80.3%), with a median age of 34 (IQR 24-51) years. Roughly one-half of patients experienced blunt (49.0%) versus penetrating (48.2%) injury. The most common types of blunt trauma were motor vehicle injuries (83.5%), followed by falls (9.3%), other (3.6%), assaults (1.8%), and incidents due to machinery (1.8%). The most common types of penetrating injuries were gunshot wounds (72.3%), stabbings (24.1%), other (2.1%), and impalements (1.5%). One-third of patients (34.5%) required some prehospital intervention, including intubation (77.4%), chest or needle decompression (18.8%), tourniquet (18.4%), and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR; 5.6%). Sources of bleeding included the abdomen (44.3%), chest (20.4%), limb/extremity (18.2%), pelvis (11.4%), and other (5.7%). Patients waited for a median of six (IQR4-10) minutes for emergency responders to arrive at the scene of injury and traveled a median of 27 (IQR 19-42) minutes to an ED. Time to definitive care was a median of 57 (IQR 44-77) minutes, with a range of 12-232 minutes. Twenty-four-hour mortality was 15% (n = 100) with 81 patients dying due to exsanguination or hemorrhage. CONCLUSION Patients who experience critical injury may experience lengthy times to receipt of definitive care and may benefit from bystander action for hemorrhage control to improve patient outcomes.
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- Allison R. Jones
- Department of Acute, Chronic & Continuing Care, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AlabamaUSA
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- Department of Acute, Chronic & Continuing Care, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AlabamaUSA
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- Department of Health Services Administration, School of Health Professions, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AlabamaUSA
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Jaskiewicz F, Timler D. Attitudes of Asian and Polish Adolescents towards the Use of Ecological Innovations in CPR Training. J Clin Med 2023; 12:6939. [PMID: 37959404 PMCID: PMC10648462 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12216939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The potential use of manikins made of environmentally friendly materials (biodegradable or easily recycled) could be a milestone in promoting cardiac arrest awareness and mass resuscitation training without the threat of generating large amounts of unprocessable waste. The main aim of the study was to compare the attitude of young adults from Asia and Poland towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation training forms and to evaluate the innovative concept of an ecological resuscitation manikin; Methods: This was a survey-based study conducted during two events in Thailand and Poland in 2023; Results: A total of 226 questionnaires were included in the final analysis. Asian respondents were significantly more likely to choose traditional training than Polish participants (78% vs. 58%, respectively). A manikin that is mainly biodegradable was the most common choice across the entire study group. Young Asians were significantly more likely to choose a traditional stationary course, while Polish respondents were highly significantly more likely to opt for hybrid training (online with practical training provided at the student's home). CONCLUSIONS In the total study group, young people from Poland and parts of Asia are most likely to participate in traditional on-site instructor-led training, but a comparison across groups showed a significant tendency for young Poles to choose a hybrid training option, i.e., a combination of online and hands-on training. Despite some differences, both study groups showed a strong interest in pro-environmental behavior and the use of more ecofriendly solutions than previously used in resuscitation training.
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- Filip Jaskiewicz
- Emergency Medicine and Disaster Medicine Department, Medical University of Lodz, 90-419 Łódź, Poland;
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Jacobsen RC, Beaver B, Olola C, Briggs AM, Scott G, Patterson BA, Wash G, Clawson JJ. Prone Dispatch-Directed CPR in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: Two Successful Cases. PREHOSP EMERG CARE 2023; 27:192-195. [PMID: 35353005 DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2022.2058130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Historically, dispatch-directed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) protocols only allow chest compression instructions to be delivered for patients able to be placed in the traditional supine position. For patients who are unable to be positioned supine, the telecommunicator and caller have no option except to continue attempts to position supine, which may result in delayed or no chest compressions being delivered prior to emergency medical services arrival. Any delay or lack of bystander chest compressions may result in worsening clinical outcomes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) victims. We present the first two cases, to the best of our knowledge, of successfully delivered, bystander-administered, prone CPR instructions by a trained telecommunicator for two OHCA victims unable to be positioned supine.
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- Ryan C Jacobsen
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas.,Johnson County Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Olathe, Kansas
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas
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- Emergency Medicine Residency, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas
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- International Academies of Emergency Dispatch, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of Emergency Services, Emergency Communications Division, Olathe, Kansas
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- International Academies of Emergency Dispatch, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Cavanagh N, Blanchard IE, Weiss D, Tavares W. Looking back to inform the future: a review of published paramedicine research. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:108. [PMID: 36732779 PMCID: PMC9893690 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-08893-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Paramedicine has evolved in ways that may outpace the science informing these changes. Examining the scholarly pursuits of paramedicine may provide insights into the historical academic focus, which may inform future endeavors and evolution of paramedicine. The objective of this study was to explore the existing discourse in paramedicine research to reflect on the academic pursuits of this community. METHODS We searched Medline, Embase, CINAHL, Google Scholar and Web of Science from January, 2006 to April, 2019. We further refined the yield using a ranking formula that prioritized journals most relevant to paramedicine, then sampled randomly in two-year clusters for full text review. We extracted literature type, study topic and context, then used elements of qualitative content, thematic, and discourse analysis to further describe the sample. RESULTS The initial search yielded 99,124 citations, leaving 54,638 after removing duplicates and 7084 relevant articles from nine journals after ranking. Subsequently, 2058 articles were included for topic categorization, and 241 papers were included for full text analysis after random sampling. Overall, this literature reveals: 1) a relatively narrow topic focus, given the majority of research has concentrated on general operational activities and specific clinical conditions and interventions (e.g., resuscitation, airway management, etc.); 2) a limited methodological (and possibly philosophical) focus, given that most were observational studies (e.g., cohort, case control, and case series) or editorial/commentary; 3) a variety of observed trajectories of academic attention, indicating where the evolution of paramedicine is evident, areas where scope of practice is uncertain, and areas that aim to improve skills historically considered core to paramedic clinical practice. CONCLUSIONS Included articles suggest a relatively narrow topic focus, a limited methodological focus, and observed trajectories of academic attention indicating where research pursuits and priorities are shifting. We have highlighted that the academic focus may require an alignment with aspirational and direction setting documents aimed at developing paramedicine. This review may be a snapshot of scholarly activity that reflects a young medically directed profession and systems focusing on a few high acuity conditions, with aspirations of professional autonomy contributing to the health and social well-being of communities.
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- N. Cavanagh
- grid.413574.00000 0001 0693 8815Alberta Health Services, Emergency Medical Services, Edmonton, Alberta Canada ,grid.22072.350000 0004 1936 7697Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine, Calgary, Alberta Canada
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- grid.413574.00000 0001 0693 8815Alberta Health Services, Emergency Medical Services, Edmonton, Alberta Canada ,grid.22072.350000 0004 1936 7697Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine, Calgary, Alberta Canada
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- grid.413574.00000 0001 0693 8815Alberta Health Services, Emergency Medical Services, Edmonton, Alberta Canada
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- grid.512795.dThe Wilson Centre, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto/University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario Canada ,grid.17063.330000 0001 2157 2938Department of Health and Society, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Canada ,York Region Paramedic and Senior Services, Community Health Services Department, Regional Municipality of York, Newmarket, Ontario Canada
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Mavragani A, Larribau R, Safin S, Pages R, Soichet H, Rizza C. The Integration of Live Video Tools to Help Bystanders During an Emergency Call: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Simulation Study. JMIR Res Protoc 2023; 12:e40699. [PMID: 36723999 PMCID: PMC9932876 DOI: 10.2196/40699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Early action by bystanders is particularly important for the survival of individuals in need of emergency care, especially those experiencing a cardiac arrest or an airway obstruction. However, only a few bystanders are willing to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The use of a live video during emergency calls appears to have a positive effect on the number of cardiopulmonary resuscitations performed by bystanders. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to propose and evaluate the relevance of a living lab methodology involving video calls in simulated life-threatening emergency situations. METHODS The first study aimed at analyzing the process of dealing with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest at a dispatch center and identifying the needs of the dispatchers. The second study is a pretest of a living lab. The third study focuses on a living lab in which 16 situations of cardiac arrest and airway obstruction are simulated. The simulation includes both a live video and transmission of a video demonstration of emergency procedures. The measures focus on 3 areas: the impact of video tools, development of collaboration within the community, and evaluation of the method. RESULTS The results of the first study show that dispatchers have an interest in visualizing the scene with live video and in broadcasting a live demonstration video when possible. The initial results also show that collaboration within the community is enhanced by the shared simulation and debriefing experiences, clarifying regulation procedures, and improving communication. Finally, an iterative development based on the lessons learned, expectations, and constraints of each previous study promotes the existence of a living lab that aims to determine the place of live video tools in the sequence of care performed by dispatchers. CONCLUSIONS Living labs offer the opportunity to grasp previously undetected insights and refine the use of the applications while potentially developing a sense of community among the stakeholders. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/40699.
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- Emergency Departement, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
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Farquharson B, Dixon D, Williams B, Torrens C, Philpott M, Laidlaw H, McDermott S. The psychological and behavioural factors associated with laypeople initiating CPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a systematic review. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2023; 23:19. [PMID: 36639764 PMCID: PMC9840280 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-022-02904-2] [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: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Prompt, effective CPR greatly increases the chances of survival in out-of-hospital c ardiac arrest. However, it is often not provided, even by people who have previously undertaken training. Psychological and behavioural factors are likely to be important in relation to CPR initiation by lay-people but have not yet been systematically identified. METHODS Aim: to identify the psychological and behavioural factors associated with CPR initiation amongst lay-people. DESIGN Systematic review Data sources: Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycInfo and Google Scholar. STUDY ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Primary studies reporting psychological or behavioural factors and data on CPR initiation involving lay-people published (inception to 31 Dec 2021). STUDY APPRAISAL AND SYNTHESIS METHODS Potential studies were screened independently by two reviewers. Study characteristics, psychological and behavioural factors associated with CPR initiation were extracted from included studies, categorised by study type and synthesised narratively. RESULTS One hundred and five studies (150,820 participants) comprising various designs, populations and of mostly weak quality were identified. The strongest and most ecologically valid studies identified factors associated with CPR initiation: the overwhelming emotion of the situation, perceptions of capability, uncertainty about when CPR is appropriate, feeling unprepared and fear of doing harm. Current evidence comprises mainly atheoretical cross-sectional surveys using unvalidated measures with relatively little formal testing of relationships between proposed variables and CPR initiation. CONCLUSIONS Preparing people to manage strong emotions and increasing their perceptions of capability are likely important foci for interventions aiming to increase CPR initiation. The literature in this area would benefit from more robust study designs. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO: CRD42018117438.
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- Barbara Farquharson
- grid.11918.300000 0001 2248 4331NMAHP Research Unit, University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA UK
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- grid.7107.10000 0004 1936 7291University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- grid.23378.3d0000 0001 2189 1357University of Highlands and Islands, Inverness, UK
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- grid.11918.300000 0001 2248 4331University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
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- grid.11918.300000 0001 2248 4331University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
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- grid.23378.3d0000 0001 2189 1357University of Highlands and Islands, Inverness, UK
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Angute A, Gachathi DM, Ramani R. Association between nurses' perceived self-confidence in performing family witnessed resuscitation and implementation of the practice at Siaya County Referral Hospital in Kenya. Int J Nurs Sci 2022; 10:117-120. [PMID: 36860704 PMCID: PMC9969164 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2022.12.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Objectives This study aimed to identify the relationship between nurses' perceived self-confidence in performing family-witnessed resuscitation and the implementation of the practice among nurses and to describe nurses' preferences regarding family-witnessed resuscitation practice. Methods This study was a cross-sectional survey. A stratified random sampling design was used to obtain study participants from various units within the medical-surgical departments of the hospital. Data was collected using the Family Presence Self-confidence Scale designed by Twibel et al. Chi-square test and binary logistic regression were used to analyze the association between levels of perceived self-confidence and the implementation of family-witnessed resuscitation practice. Results There was a significant association between nurses' perceived self-confidence (χ 2 = 8.06, P = 0.01) and the implementation of family-witnessed resuscitation practice. The nurses who were quite/very confident were 4.9 times more likely to perform witnessed resuscitation than those who were somewhat confident (OR = 4.94, 95% CI 1.07-22.71). Conclusion The perceived self-confidence in performing family-witnessed resuscitation varied widely among nurses. To achieve successful implementation of family-witnessed resuscitation practice, medical-surgical nurses should get higher levels of perceived self-confidence in the presence of patients' families through advanced specialized training and practice on resuscitation.
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- Andrew Angute
- Department of Medical-surgical Nursing, School of Nursing, Mount Kenya University, Kenya,Corresponding author.
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- Department of Nursing Education, Leadership, Management and Research, School of Nursing, Mount Kenya University, Kenya
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mount Kenya University, Kenya
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Fazel MF, Mohamad MHN, Sahar MA, Juliana N, Abu IF, Das S. Readiness of Bystander Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BCPR) during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:10968. [PMID: 36078684 PMCID: PMC9518324 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191710968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a strong link in the of survival for sudden cardiac arrest. Hence, bystander CPR (BPCR) plays an important role in curbing mortality and morbidity from out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest. However, the recent global Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted both public training and confidence in performing out-of-hospital CPR. This paper reviews detailed information from databases including Google Scholar, Scopus, PubMed and Web of Science on the readiness of BCPR during the pandemic. We also discussed the challenges bystanders encountered during the COVID-19 pandemic and the precautions to follow. Finally, we also highlighted the limitations which would benefit future endeavours in establishing well-planned and sustainable CPR training programs for the public. Therefore, regardless of the existing COVID-19 pandemic, BCPR must be emphasised to curb out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) mortality.
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- Muhammad Fattah Fazel
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Nilai 71800, Malaysia
- Institute of Medical Science Technology, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur 50250, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Nilai 71800, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Nilai 71800, Malaysia
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- Institute of Medical Science Technology, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur 50250, Malaysia
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- Department of Human and Clinical Anatomy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Alkoudh, Muscat 123, Oman
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Factors Influencing Self-Confidence and Willingness to Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation among Working Adults-A Quasi-Experimental Study in a Training Environment. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19148334. [PMID: 35886184 PMCID: PMC9322983 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19148334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background: There is a potential relationship between the self-confidence and the willingness of bystanders to undertake resuscitation (CPR) and its training. The current guidelines increasingly focus on both the importance of the human factor and the fact that training programs should increase the willingness of bystanders to undertake resuscitation, which may have a direct impact on improving survival in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Aim: The objective of the study was to analyze factors influencing the assessment of own skills crucial in basic life support (BLS) and the willingness to provide CPR to individual victims. Methods: A pre-test and post-test quasi-experimental design was used in this study. The data was collected from 4 December 2019 to 3 October 2020 in workplaces, during instructor-led BLS courses. Each intervention (training) consisted of a theoretical and a practical part. The program was focused both on the skills and the human factor. Results: Comparison of pre-test and post-test data concerning self-confidence scores of the ability to recognize OHCA among 967 participants demonstrated a significant difference (respectively, Me = 2.2, IQR [2−3] vs. Me = 3.4, IQR [3−4]; p = 0.000). Additionally, self-assessment scores for the ability to perform proper chest compressions between pre-test and post-test also differed significantly (respectively Me = 2.3, IQR [2−3] vs. Me = 3.3, IQR [3−4]; p = 0.000). A highly significant difference was found in the likelihood of changing the decision in favor of the willingness to undertake CPR for all types of victims, with the greatest difference found in relation to the willingness to conduct resuscitation on strangers (OR = 7.67, 95% CI 5.01−11.73; p < 0.01). Conclusions: Completing hands-on training has a highly significant, beneficial effect on the readiness to undertake resuscitation for all types of victims, strangers in particular. Training programs should place particular emphasis on developing readiness to undertake resuscitation for both those who have never been trained and those who had their last training more than one year ago.
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Deegan EM, Saunders A, Wilson NJ, McCann D. Cardio-pulmonary-resuscitation for people who use a wheelchair and/or have an atypical chest shape: an educational intervention. Disabil Rehabil 2022; 45:1572-1579. [PMID: 35438592 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2062464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine the impact of the addition of information specific to people with atypical chest shapes and/or in a wheelchair during mandatory CPR classes on staff confidence to respond to emergency scenarios with these populations. MATERIALS AND METHODS A pre-test post-test intervention study was conducted with staff from one of the largest disability organisations in Tasmania, Australia. Supplemented CPR and BLS classes were presented to participants. A purpose-designed questionnaire was completed pre, post, and six-months post after the training. RESULTS A significant rise in confidence post-training was demonstrated, and this was retained at the six-month time point. Time spent in the disability sector before the supplemented training or attendance at previous standard CPR classes did not have a significant effect on confidence levels before the supplemented training. CONCLUSIONS Confidence is closely linked to willingness to act during emergency situations. Improved confidence may therefore result in improved willingness to act for people with disability, atypical chest shapes, and wheelchair users, thus improving health outcomes for these populations and providing this cohort with access to more equitable healthcare.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONGuidelines for undertaking CPR and BLS on people with atypical chest shapes and/or in a wheelchair are not currently available.Including information specific to people with atypical chest shapes and/or in a wheelchair during mandatory CPR classes increases staff confidence to respond to such situations.Supplementary disability-specific information can be successfully incorporated into existing CPR and BLS training.
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- Elisha M Deegan
- School of Nursing, University of Tasmania, Newnham, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Richmond, Australia
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- School of Nursing, University of Tasmania, Newnham, Australia
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Liu N, Ning Y, Ong MEH, Saffari SE, Ryu HH, Kajino K, Lin CH, Karim SA, Rao GR, Ho AFW, Lim SL, Siddiqui FJ. Gender disparities among adult recipients of layperson bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation by location of cardiac arrest in Pan-Asian communities: A registry-based study. EClinicalMedicine 2022; 44:101293. [PMID: 35198919 PMCID: PMC8850341 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2022.101293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BCPR) is a critical component of the 'chain of survival' in reducing mortality among out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) victims. Inconsistent findings on gender disparities among adult recipients of layperson BCPR have been reported in the literature. We aimed to fill this knowledge gap by investigating the extent of gender disparities in a cross-national setting within Pan-Asian communities. METHODS We utilised data collected from the Pan-Asian Resuscitation Outcomes Study (PAROS), an international, multicentre, prospective study conducted between 2009 and 2018. We included all OHCA cases with non-traumatic arrest aetiology transported by emergency medical services and excluded study sites that did not consistently collect information about the location of cardiac arrest. Logistic regression was used to analyse the association between gender and BCPR, stratified by location. FINDINGS We analysed a cohort of 56,192 OHCA cases with an overall BCPR rate of 36.2% (20,329/56,192). At public locations, the BCPR rate was 31.2% (631/2022) for female and 36.4% (3235/8892) for male OHCA victims; while at home, the rate was 38.3% (6838/17,842) for females and 35.1% (9625/27,436) for males. Controlling for site differences and several factors in multivariable logistic regression, we found females less likely to receive BCPR than males in public locations (odds ratio [OR]=0.89, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.70-0.99), but more likely to receive BCPR at home (OR=1.16, 95% CI: 1.11-1.21). INTERPRETATION In Pan-Asian communities, gender differences exist in adult recipients of BCPR and differ between home and public locations. Future studies should account for additional information on bystanders and societal factors to identify targets for interventions. FUNDING The study was supported by grants from the National Medical Research Council (NMRC/CSA/0049/2013) and Laerdal Foundation (20040).
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- Nan Liu
- Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Health Services Research Centre, Singapore Health Services, Singapore, Singapore
- Institute of Data Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Corresponding author at: Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
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- Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Health Services Research Centre, Singapore Health Services, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hospital, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Kansai Medical University, Moriguchi, Osaka, Japan
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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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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hospital Sungai Buloh, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
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- GVK Emergency Management and Research Institute (GVK EMRI), Secunderabad, Telangana, India
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- Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore, Singapore
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Impact of basic life support training on knowledge of cardiac patients about first aid for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. J Public Health (Oxf) 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10389-020-01442-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Comparison of Long-Term Effects between Chest Compression-Only CPR Training and Conventional CPR Training on CPR Skills among Police Officers. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:healthcare9010034. [PMID: 33401707 PMCID: PMC7824449 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9010034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2020] [Revised: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Despite of the changes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) survival rise when bystander CPR is provided, this was only conducted in about 23% of OHCA patients in Korea in 2018. Police officers acting as first responders have a high chance of witnessing situations requiring CPR. We investigated long-term effects on CPR quality between chest compression-only CPR training and conventional CPR training in police officers to find an efficient CPR training method in a prospective, randomized, controlled trial. Police officers underwent randomization and received different CPR training. With the Brayden Pro application, we compared the accuracy of CPR skills immediately after training and the one after 3 months. Right after training, the conventional CPR group presented the accuracy of the CPR skills (compression rate: 74.6%, compression depth: 66.0%, recoil: 78.0%, compression position: 96.1%) and chest compression-only CPR group presented the accuracy of the CPR skills (compression rate: 74.5%, compression depth: 71.6%, recoil: 79.2%, compression position: 99.0%). Overall, both groups showed the good quality of CPR skills and had no meaningful difference right after the training. However, three months after training, overall accuracy of CPR skills decreased, a significant difference between two groups was observed for compression position (conventional CPR: 80.0%, chest compression only CPR: 95.0%). In multiple linear regression analysis, three months after CPR training, chest compression-only CPR training made CPR skills accuracy 28.5% higher. In conclusion, police officers showed good-quality CPR right after CPR training in both groups. But three months later, chest compression-only CPR training group had better retention of CPR skills. Therefore, chest compression-only CPR training is better to be a standard training method for police officers as first responders.
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Regard S, Rosa D, Suppan M, Giangaspero C, Larribau R, Niquille M, Sarasin F, Suppan L. Evolution of Bystander Intention to Perform Resuscitation Since Last Training: Web-Based Survey. JMIR Form Res 2020; 4:e24798. [PMID: 33252342 PMCID: PMC7735898 DOI: 10.2196/24798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Revised: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Victims of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) have higher survival rates and more favorable neurological outcomes when basic life support (BLS) maneuvers are initiated quickly after collapse. Although more than half of OHCAs are witnessed, BLS is infrequently provided, thereby worsening the survival and neurological prognoses of OHCA victims. According to the theory of planned behavior, the probability of executing an action is strongly linked to the intention of performing it. This intention is determined by three distinct dimensions: attitude, subjective normative beliefs, and control beliefs. We hypothesized that there could be a decrease in one or more of these dimensions even shortly after the last BLS training session. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to measure the variation of the three dimensions of the intention to perform resuscitation according to the time elapsed since the last first-aid course. METHODS Between January and April 2019, the two largest companies delivering first-aid courses in the region of Geneva, Switzerland sent invitation emails on our behalf to people who had followed a first-aid course between January 2014 and December 2018. Participants were asked to answer a set of 17 psychometric questions based on a 4-point Likert scale ("I don't agree," "I partially agree," "I agree," and "I totally agree") designed to assess the three dimensions of the intention to perform resuscitation. The primary outcome was the difference in each of these dimensions between participants who had followed a first-aid course less than 6 months before taking the questionnaire and those who took the questionnaire more than 6 months and up to 5 years after following such a course. Secondary outcomes were the change in each dimension using cutoffs at 1 year and 2 years, and the change regarding each individual question using cutoffs at 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years. Univariate and multivariable linear regression were used for analyses. RESULTS A total of 204 surveys (76%) were analyzed. After adjustment, control beliefs was the only dimension that was significantly lower in participants who took the questionnaire more than 6 months after their last BLS course (P<.001). Resisting diffusion of responsibility, a key element of subjective normative beliefs, was also less likely in this group (P=.001). By contrast, members of this group were less afraid of disease transmission (P=.03). However, fear of legal action was higher in this group (P=.02). CONCLUSIONS Control beliefs already show a significant decrease 6 months after the last first-aid course. Short interventions should be designed to restore this dimension to its immediate postcourse state. This could enhance the provision of BLS maneuvers in cases of OHCA.
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- Simon Regard
- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Clinical Pharmacology, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, University of Geneva Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Clinical Pharmacology, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, University of Geneva Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, Clinical Pharmacology, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, University of Geneva Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Clinical Pharmacology, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, University of Geneva Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Clinical Pharmacology, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, University of Geneva Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Clinical Pharmacology, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, University of Geneva Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Clinical Pharmacology, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, University of Geneva Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Clinical Pharmacology, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, University of Geneva Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
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Jiang Y, Wu B, Long L, Li J, Jin X. Attitudes and willingness toward out-of-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a questionnaire study among the public trained online in China. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e038712. [PMID: 33033095 PMCID: PMC7545623 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-038712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Revised: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The incidence of bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is low in China. CPR training could improve public attitudes and willingness, but at present, the attitudes of the public after online training are unclear. This study investigated individual attitudes towards CPR, the willingness to perform it in emergencies along with the main obstacles and the overall effects of online training. DESIGN Questionnaires were distributed to investigate the public attitudes and willingness towards performing bystander CPR. SETTING Questionnaires were accessible after the online course 'First Aid'. PARTICIPANTS 1888 students who attended 'First Aid' from December 2019 to 1 January 2020 and then completed the questionnaire voluntarily. RESULTS The majority understood CPR (96.7%) and displayed a willingness to learn (98.4%) and to disseminate CPR knowledge (82.0%). Characteristics associated with more positive attitudes included women, the 26-35-year olds and those in medical-related occupations (p<0.05). Only 34.8% had CPR training before. Most people would willingly perform CPR on a close family member. Compared with the standard CPR (S-CPR), the public preferred chest compression-only CPR (CO-CPR) (p<0.01). The top three obstacles to performing CO-CPR were lack of confidence (26.7%), fear of harming the victim (23.4%) and causing legal trouble (20.7%), while regarding S-CPR, fear of disease transmission (22.9%) ranked second. Women, those in poor health and in medical-related occupations, were more likely to perform CPR (p<0.05). The confidence to perform CPR was improved remarkably after online training (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS The overwhelming majority of respondents showed positive attitudes and willingness towards CPR. In some cases, there is still reluctance, especially towards S-CPR. Obstacles arise mainly due to lack of confidence in administering CPR, while online CPR training can markedly improve it. Therefore, we should focus on disseminating CPR knowledge, targeting those who are less willing to perform CPR and helping overcome their obstacles by online training.
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- Yi Jiang
- Emergency Center, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, 169 Donghu Road, Wuhan 430071, China
- The Second Clinical School, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Emergency Center, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, 169 Donghu Road, Wuhan 430071, China
- The Second Clinical School, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Emergency Center, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, 169 Donghu Road, Wuhan 430071, China
- The Second Clinical School, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Emergency Center, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, 169 Donghu Road, Wuhan 430071, China
- The Second Clinical School, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Emergency Center, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, 169 Donghu Road, Wuhan 430071, China
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Shende TC, Battaglia MR, Nuno T, Beskind D. Efficacy of a five-minute compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation class compared to thirty-minute instruction among college students. Resusc Plus 2020; 3:100012. [PMID: 34223296 PMCID: PMC8244424 DOI: 10.1016/j.resplu.2020.100012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2020] [Revised: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Objective To determine if 5-minute compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CCO-CPR) instruction is as effective as 30-minute instruction in improving participant knowledge and comfort with performing CCO-CPR as well as teaching CPR quality and responsiveness to an Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA). Methods A prospective randomized controlled trial of university undergraduates was performed. Participants were randomized to either a 5-minute (experimental) or 30-minute (control) CCO-CPR instruction class. Pre- and post-testing was performed with a written and simulation test. Measurements collected assessed rate and depth of compressions, time to call 911, and time to start chest compressions. Prior to instruction, subjects’ baseline measurements of CPR performance were evaluated during a standardized sudden death scenario using a Laerdal SkillreporterTM mannequin. The written test and scenario were repeated after either the five or 30 minute CCO-CPR instruction using the same outcome measures. Statistical tests of association for categorical variables were assessed using the chi-square test and the independent samples t-test was utilized for continuous variables. All tests were two-sided and the level of significance was set at α = 0.05. Results Among the 59 participants, 28 received 5 minutes of instruction and 31 received 30 minutes. Fifteen (25.4%) individuals reported prior CPR training. Post intervention, all measurements reached statistically significant improvements in each group but there was no difference between the two groups improvement in depth of compressions (experimental group: 41.8 mm, 95% CI 36.6–43.4 vs control group: 46.5 mm, 95% CI 40.9–48.3, p = 0.06), compressions per minute (114.3 cpm, 95% CI 105.5–122.0 vs 121.1 cpm, 95% CI 115.1–131.4, p = 0.10), time to starting chest compressions (13.5 vs 12.4 sec, p = 0.45), or time to calling 911 (8.34 vs 7.65 sec, p = 0.58). Further, there was a statistically significant improvement in participants that said they would probably or definitely perform CCO-CPR in real life after both interventions but no difference between the groups (100% of the experimental group and 93.5% of the control group p < 0.49). Conclusion Five-minute instruction is not inferior to 30-minute instruction at teaching undergraduate students how to perform quality bystander CCO-CPR.
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- Tanwe C. Shende
- University of Arizona College of Medicine, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ, USA
- Corresponding author. 1501 N. Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85724, USA.
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ, USA
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- University of Arizona, Department of Emergency Medicine, 1625 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ, USA
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- University of Arizona, Department of Emergency Medicine, 1625 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ, USA
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Yu Y, Meng Q, Munot S, Nguyen TN, Redfern J, Chow CK. Assessment of Community Interventions for Bystander Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Netw Open 2020; 3:e209256. [PMID: 32609351 PMCID: PMC7330721 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.9256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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IMPORTANCE Outcomes from out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCAs) remain poor. Outcomes associated with community interventions that address bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) remain unclear and need further study. OBJECTIVE To examine community interventions and their association with bystander CPR and survival after OHCA. DATA SOURCES Literature search of the MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Library databases from database inception to December 31, 2018, was conducted. Key search terms included cardiopulmonary resuscitation, layperson, basic life support, education, cardiac arrest, and survival. STUDY SELECTION Community intervention studies that reported on comparisons with control and differences in survival following OHCA were included. Studies that focused only on in-hospital interventions, patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest, only dispatcher-assisted CPR, or provision of automated external defibrillators were excluded. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS Pooled odds ratios (ORs) and 95% CIs were estimated using a random-effects model. This study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) reporting guideline. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Thirty-day survival or survival to hospital discharge and bystander CPR rate. RESULTS A total of 4480 articles were identified; of these, 15 studies were included for analysis. There were broadly 2 types of interventions: community intervention alone (5 studies) and community intervention combined with changes in health services (10 studies). Four studies involved notification systems that alerted trained lay bystanders to the location of the OHCA in addition to CPR skills training. Meta-analysis of 9 studies including 21 266 patients with OHCA found that community interventions were associated with increased survival to discharge or 30-day survival (OR, 1.34; 95% CI, 1.14-1.57; I2 = 33%) and greater bystander CPR rate (OR, 1.28; 95% CI, 1.06-1.54; I2 = 82%). Compared with community intervention alone, community plus health service intervention was associated with a greater bystander CPR rate compared with community alone (community plus intervention: OR, 1.74; 95% CI, 1.26-2.40 vs community alone: OR, 1.06; 95% CI, 0.85-1.31) (P = .01). Survival rate, however, was not significantly different between intervention types: community plus health service intervention OR, 1.71; 95% CI, 1.09-2.68 vs community only OR, 1.26; 95% CI, 1.05-1.50 (P = .21). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE In this study, while the evidence base is limited, community-based interventions with a focus on improving bystander CPR appeared to be associated with improved survival following OHCA. Further evaluations in diverse settings are needed to enable widespread implementation of such interventions.
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- Yang Yu
- Department of Emergency, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, China
- Westmead Applied Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Westmead Applied Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Cardiology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, China
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- Westmead Applied Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Westmead Applied Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Westmead Applied Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- The George Institute for Global Health, UNSW, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Westmead Applied Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Cardiology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Wei Y, Pek P, Doble B, Finkelstein E, Wah W, Ng Y, Cheah S, Chia M, Leong B, Gan H, Mao D, Tham L, Fook-Chong S, Ong M. Strategies to improve survival outcomes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) given a fixed budget: A simulation study. Resuscitation 2020; 149:39-46. [DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2020.01.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2019] [Revised: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Haskins B, Smith K, Cameron P, Bernard S, Nehme Z, Murphy-Smith J, Metcalf M, Moussa R, Harvey D, Turnbull L, Dyson K. The impact of bystander relation and medical training on out-of-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes. Resuscitation 2020; 150:72-79. [PMID: 32194165 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2020.02.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2019] [Revised: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 02/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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AIM In this study, we investigate the impact of bystander relation and medical training on survival to hospital discharge in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients receiving bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed on non-traumatic OHCA patients receiving bystander CPR and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) attempted resuscitation from 2015 through 2017. Adjusted logistic regression was used to assess the association between related versus unrelated and layperson versus medically trained bystander CPR providers and survival to hospital discharge. RESULTS A total of 4464 OHCA were eligible for inclusion, of which 2385 (53.4%) received CPR from a relative, 468 (10.5%) from a work colleague or friend and 1611 (36.1%) from a stranger. Layperson's provided CPR in 3703 (83.0%) OHCA and medically trained professionals in 761 (17.0%). After adjustment for arrest characteristics, there was no difference in survival to hospital discharge between related versus unrelated CPR (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 0.92, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.68-1.23, p = 0.555). However, bystander CPR by a medically trained provider rather than a layperson, was associated with an increase in the odds of survival by 47% (AOR 1.47, 95% CI: 1.09-2.00, p = 0.012) in the overall population and 73% (AOR 1.73, 95% CI: 1.21-2.49; p = 0.003) in patients with an initial shockable arrest. Adjusting for public access defibrillation significantly attenuated the effect of medically trained bystander CPR in initial shockable arrests (AOR 1.42, 95% CI: 0.97-2.07; p = 0.073). CONCLUSION This study supports ongoing efforts to crowdsource a larger number of first responders with medical training to OHCA patients to assist with the provision of CPR and early defibrillation.
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- Brian Haskins
- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Pre-hospital Emergency Care Australia and New Zealand (PEC-ANZ), Australia; Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Paramedicine, Monash University, Frankston, Victoria, Australia.
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- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Pre-hospital Emergency Care Australia and New Zealand (PEC-ANZ), Australia; Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Paramedicine, Monash University, Frankston, Victoria, Australia; Centre for Research and Evaluation, Ambulance Victoria, Doncaster, Victoria, Australia
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- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Pre-hospital Emergency Care Australia and New Zealand (PEC-ANZ), Australia; Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Pre-hospital Emergency Care Australia and New Zealand (PEC-ANZ), Australia; Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Centre for Research and Evaluation, Ambulance Victoria, Doncaster, Victoria, Australia; The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Paramedicine, Monash University, Frankston, Victoria, Australia; Centre for Research and Evaluation, Ambulance Victoria, Doncaster, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Research and Evaluation, Ambulance Victoria, Doncaster, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Research and Evaluation, Ambulance Victoria, Doncaster, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Research and Evaluation, Ambulance Victoria, Doncaster, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Research and Evaluation, Ambulance Victoria, Doncaster, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Research and Evaluation, Ambulance Victoria, Doncaster, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Doan TN, Schultz BV, Rashford S, Bosley E. Surviving out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: The important role of bystander interventions. Australas Emerg Care 2020; 23:47-54. [DOI: 10.1016/j.auec.2019.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2019] [Revised: 12/03/2019] [Accepted: 12/04/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Abelsson A, Odestrand P, Nygårdh A. To strengthen self-confidence as a step in improving prehospital youth laymen basic life support. BMC Emerg Med 2020; 20:8. [PMID: 32000691 PMCID: PMC6993316 DOI: 10.1186/s12873-020-0304-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2019] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background A rapid emergency care intervention can prevent the cardiac arrest from resulting in death. In order for Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to have any real significance for the survival of the patient, it requires an educational effort educating the large masses of people of whom the youth is an important part. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a two-hour education intervention for youth regarding their self-confidence in performing Adult Basic Life Support (BLS). Methods A quantitative approach where data consist of a pre- and post-rating of seven statements by 50 participants during an intervention by means of BLS theoretical and practical education. Results The two-hour training resulted in a significant improvement in the participants’ self-confidence in identifying a cardiac arrest (pre 51, post 90), to perform compressions (pre 65, post 91) and ventilations (pre 64, post 86) and use a defibrillator (pre 61, post 81). In addition, to have the self-confidence to be able to perform, and to actually perform, first aid to a person suffering from a traumatic event was significantly improved (pre 54, post 89). Conclusion By providing youth with short education sessions in CPR, their self-confidence can be improved. This can lead to an increased will and ability to identify a cardiac arrest and to begin compressions and ventilations. This also includes having the confidence using a defibrillator. Short education sessions in first aid can also lead to increased self-confidence, resulting in young people considering themselves able to perform first aid to a person suffering from a traumatic event. This, in turn, results in young people perceiveing themselves as willing to commence an intervention during a traumatic event. In summary, when the youth believe in their own knowledge, they will dare to intervene.
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- Anna Abelsson
- Jönköping University, School of Health Sciences, PO Box 1026, 551 11, Jönköping, Sweden.
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- Jönköping University, School of Health Sciences, PO Box 1026, 551 11, Jönköping, Sweden
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- Jönköping University, School of Health Sciences, PO Box 1026, 551 11, Jönköping, Sweden
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Duff JP, Topjian AA, Berg MD, Chan M, Haskell SE, Joyner BL, Lasa JJ, Ley SJ, Raymond TT, Sutton RM, Hazinski MF, Atkins DL. 2019 American Heart Association Focused Update on Pediatric Basic Life Support: An Update to the American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Pediatrics 2020; 145:peds.2019-1358. [PMID: 31727861 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2019-1358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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 2019 focused update to the American Heart Association pediatric basic life support guidelines follows the 2019 systematic review of the effects of dispatcher-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DA-CPR) on survival of infants and children with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. This systematic review and the primary studies identified were analyzed by the Pediatric Task Force of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation. It aligns with the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation's continuous evidence review process, with updates published when the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation completes a literature review based on new published evidence. This update summarizes the available pediatric evidence supporting DA-CPR and provides treatment recommendations for DA-CPR for pediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Four new pediatric studies were reviewed. A systematic review of this data identified the association of a significant improvement in the rates of bystander CPR and in survival 1 month after cardiac arrest with DA-CPR. The writing group recommends that emergency medical dispatch centers offer DA-CPR for presumed pediatric cardiac arrest, especially when no bystander CPR is in progress. No recommendation could be made for or against DA-CPR instructions when bystander CPR is already in progress.
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Heard CL, Pearce JM, Rogers MB. Mapping the public first-aid training landscape: a scoping review. DISASTERS 2020; 44:205-228. [PMID: 31524986 DOI: 10.1111/disa.12406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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While the public can play a vital role in saving lives during emergencies, intervention is only effective if people have the skills, confidence, and willingness to help. This review employs a five-stage framework to systematically analyse first aid and emergency helping literature from 22 countries (predominately in Asia, Australia, Europe, and the United States). The review covers 54 articles that investigate public first-aid knowledge and uptake of first-aid training (40); public confidence in first-aid skills and willingness to help during an emergency (21); and barriers to or enablers of learning first aid and delivering first aid in an emergency (25). The findings identify high levels of perceived knowledge, confidence, and willingness to help, supporting the contention that the public can play a vital role during an emergency. However, the findings also point to low uptake levels, low tested skill-specific knowledge, and barriers to learning first aid and helping, indicating that the first-aid training landscape is in need of improvement.
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- Lecturer in Social Psychology and Security Studies, King's College London, United Kingdom
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- Professor of Behavioural Science and Security, King's College London, United Kingdom
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Willingness and obstacles of healthcare professionals to perform bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation in China. Int Emerg Nurs 2019; 47:100788. [PMID: 31494073 DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2019.100788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2018] [Revised: 05/17/2019] [Accepted: 07/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Bystander CPR (B-CPR) is crucial to increase survival of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), and this study is performed to assess the willingness and obstacles of Chinese healthcare professionals (HCPs) to perform B-CPR on strangers, as well as the factors associated with the willingness. METHODS An internet-based questionnaire surveying demographic information, CPR training, CPR knowledge, willingness, and obstacles to perform B-CPR among 10,393 HCPs. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the factors associated with the willingness. RESULTS Here, 73.9% of HCPs were willing to perform B-CPR on strangers in China. The factors associated with the willingness were as follows: female, senior, working in Third-class hospitals, working in Pre-hospital emergency and Cardiology or Cardiac surgery, receiving current training, having adequate CPR knowledge. The main obstacles were fear of infection via mouth-to-mouth ventilations (MMV), fear of being blackmailed and fear of legal liability. CONCLUSION About three quarters of HCPs are willing to perform B-CPR. Female HCPs, those who have more CPR experience, adequate knowledge, and recent training are more likely to perform B-CPR. Reform of the legal and credit system are needed, and recommendation of hands-only CPR is a possibility to encourage HCPs to perform B-CPR on strangers.
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Yoon W, Ro YS, Cho SI. A mediation analysis of the effect of practical training on the relationship between demographic factors, and bystanders' self-efficacy in CPR performance. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0215432. [PMID: 31034486 PMCID: PMC6488056 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0215432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2018] [Accepted: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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This study examined the mediation effect of practical training on the relationship of demographic characteristics with bystander self-efficacy in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performance. We used nationwide, cross-sectional data from the Korea Community Health Survey and analyzed 25,082 Korean adults who participated in CPR training within the last 2 years. A mediation model was applied to explore the pathway from demographic characteristics via CPR practical training to self-efficacy in CPR performance. A multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to examine each path in the mediation model. Of the 25,082 respondents recently trained, 19,168 (76.8%) practiced on a manikin. In the unadjusted CPR practical training model, the demographic characteristics associated with high self-efficacy in CPR performance were male gender (odds ratio [OR] = 2.54); 50s age group (OR = 1.30); college or more (OR = 1.39) and high school education (OR = 1.32); white collar (OR = 1.24) and soldier (OR = 2.98) occupational statuses. The characteristics associated with low self-efficacy were 30s age group (OR = 0.69) and capital (OR = 0.79) and metropolitan (OR = 0.84) areas of residence (p < 0.05). In the adjusted CPR practical training model, the significance of the relationship between demographics and self-efficacy in CPR performance decreased in male gender, 30s age group, college or more and high school education, and soldier occupational status (i.e., partial mediation), and disappeared in metropolitan residents (i.e., complete mediation). The degree of the mediating effect of CPR practical training on self-efficacy differed for each demographic characteristic. Thus, individualized educational strategies considering recipient demographics are needed for effective practice-based CPR training and improving bystander CPR performance.
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- Wonjeong Yoon
- Department of Public Health Science, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Emergency Medical Services, Seoul National University Hospital Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Public Health Science, Graduate School of Public Health and Institute of Health and Environment, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Matsuyama T, Okubo M, Kiyohara K, Kiguchi T, Kobayashi D, Nishiyama C, Okabayashi S, Shimamoto T, Izawa J, Komukai S, Gibo K, Ohta B, Kitamura T, Kawamura T, Iwami T. Sex-Based Disparities in Receiving Bystander Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation by Location of Cardiac Arrest in Japan. Mayo Clin Proc 2019; 94:577-587. [PMID: 30922691 DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2018.12.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2018] [Revised: 11/14/2018] [Accepted: 12/07/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess whether sex-based disparities occur by location of arrest in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) victims receiving bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BCPR). PATIENTS AND METHODS This secondary analysis of the All-Japan Utstein Registry included patients 18 years and older with OHCA of medical origin in public or residential locations, witnessed by bystanders, from January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2015. We assessed the likelihood of receiving BCPR based on sex differences and by arrest location. Sex-based disparities in receiving BCPR stratified by age and location were assessed via multivariable logistic regression analyses. RESULTS During the study period, 373,359 OHCAs were registered, and 84,734 were eligible for analysis. Overall, 54.2% of women (3123 of 5766) and 57.0% of men (8672 of 15,213) received BCPR in public locations (P<.001), and 46.5% of women (11,263 of 24,216) and 44.0% of men (17,390 of 39,539) received BCPR in residential locations (P<.001). In the multivariable logistic regression analyses, there was no significant difference between the sexes in terms of who received BCPR in public locations (adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 0.99; 95% CI, 0.92-1.06), and women had a higher likelihood of receiving BCPR in residential locations (AOR, 1.08; 95% CI, 1.04-1.13). In public locations, women aged 18 to 64 years were less likely to receive BCPR (AOR, 0.86; 95% CI, 0.74-0.99), and when witnessed by a non-family member, women were less likely to receive BCPR regardless of age group. CONCLUSION The reasons for this sex-based disparity should be better understood to facilitate public health interventions.
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- Tasuku Matsuyama
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Japan.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PA
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- Department of Food Science, Otsuma Women's University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Critical Care Nursing, Graduate School of Human Health Science, Kyoto University, Japan
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- Center for Critical Care Nephrology, Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PA
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- Department of Biomedical Statistics, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Okinawa Chubu Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Japan
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- Division of Environmental Medicine and Population Services, Department of Social and Environmental Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Japan
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- Kyoto University Health Services, Kyoto University, Japan
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A 5-year change of knowledge and willingness by sampled respondents to perform bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a metropolitan city. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0211804. [PMID: 30730932 PMCID: PMC6366762 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0211804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2018] [Accepted: 01/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Nationwide and regional interventions can help improve bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) awareness, knowledge, and the willingness. Periodic community investigation will help monitor the effect. This study aimed to compare the experience of CPR education, CPR knowledge, and CPR willingness, during a 5-year interval. Methods This is a pre and post study. Two surveys were done in February 2012 and December 2016. National and regional intervention including legislation promoting public involvement, standardizing CPR education programs, training CPR instructors, and installing supporting organizations were done at the period. In both surveys, respondents were selected via quota sampling in Daegu Metropolitan City and answered the survey through face-to-face interview. Respondents’ general demographic characteristics, CPR educational experience, CPR knowledge and CPR willingness were questioned. Results Total of 2141 respondents (1000 in 2012, 1141 in 2016) were selected. The percentage of respondents who received CPR education itself and recent education were higher after intervention compared to before intervention (36.2% vs. 55.1%, 16.9% vs. 30.1%, respectively). Correct knowledge of performing CPR seems to be improved overall (1.6% vs. 11.7%, odd ratio 14.28, 95% confidence interval 5.68–35.94). However, less respondents were willing to perform CPR on strangers (54.5% vs 35.0%). Conclusion Nationwide and regional interventions to promote bystander CPR and CPR education were associated with increased CPR education experience and improved correct CPR knowledge in performing bystander CPR. Willingness to perform bystander CPR on family did not increase significantly and CPR willingness to strangers was decreased. Additional legal and technological measures should be implemented to promote bystander CPR.
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Adequacy of bystander actions in unconscious patients: an audit study in the Ghent region (Belgium). Eur J Emerg Med 2019; 27:105-109. [PMID: 30614826 DOI: 10.1097/mej.0000000000000595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Early recognition and appropriate bystander response has proven effect on the outcome of many critically ill patients, including those in cardiac arrest. We wanted to audit prehospital bystander response in our region and identify areas for improvement. PATIENTS AND METHODS We prospectively collected data, including Emergency Medical Services dispatch center audio files, on all patients with a decreased level of consciousness presenting to the Ghent University Hospital prehospital emergency care unit (n = 151). Three trained emergency physicians reviewed the bystander responses, both before and after dispatcher advice was given. Suboptimal actions (SAs) were only withheld if there was 100% consensus. RESULTS SAs were recognized in 54 (38%) of the 142 cases, and most often related to delayed (n = 35) or inaccurate (n = 12) alerting of the dispatch center. In seven cases, the aid given was considered suboptimal in itself. Importantly, in 21 (25.9%) of the 81 cases where a clear advice was given by the dispatcher, this advice was ignored. In 12 cases, a general practitioner was present at scene. We recognized SAs in 80% of these cases (8/10; insufficient information, n = 2). Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was started in only 29 (43.3%) of the 67 cases of cardiac arrest where dispatcher-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation was indicated at the moment of first Emergency Medical Services call. CONCLUSION We audited bystander response for unconscious patients in our region and found a high degree of suboptimal actions. These results should inform policy makers and healthcare professionals and force them to urgently reflect on how to improve the first parts of the chain of survival.
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Yue P, Zhu Z, Wang Y, Xu Y, Li J, Lamb KV, Xu Y, Wu Y. Determining the motivations of family members to undertake cardiopulmonary resuscitation training through grounded theory. J Adv Nurs 2018; 75:834-849. [PMID: 30536860 DOI: 10.1111/jan.13923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2018] [Revised: 10/09/2018] [Accepted: 11/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIMS To explore the motivation of family members of patients at high risk for sudden cardiac death for undertaking cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. BACKGROUND Home cardiac arrests are associated with poor outcomes because few family members learn CPR. Little is known about factors that motivate family members to participate in CPR training. DESIGN We used grounded theory to establish a theoretical framework to explore the motivational factors for learning CPR among family members. METHODS Twelve participant observations and 42 semi-structured interviews with family members of different behaviours towards CPR training were conducted from December 2013 - November 2016. Data were analysed using constant-comparisons, situational analysis, and encoding. FINDINGS A motivation-behaviour theoretical framework for learning CPR was constructed. We identified meeting inner needs as the core category to demonstrate motivation. Security motivation and responsibility motivation emerged as main categories, which demonstrate that seeking a sense of security and shouldering family responsibility were important considerations for family members to learn CPR. These two motivations produced high-engagement behaviours of family members to learn CPR. CONCLUSIONS The motivations we identified-deriving from a sense of security and family responsibility-are the main reasons family members would learn CPR and, therefore, should be understood by medical professionals. Understanding these motivations may help in the formulation of customized CPR training that further meets the needs of family members. For example, motivational interventions that are integrated with a family-based CPR course can be designed to improve the participation of family members and the sustainability of the course.
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- Peng Yue
- School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- College of Educational Administration, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
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- Fuxing Hospital, Yuetan Community Health Service Center, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- College of Nursing, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois
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- School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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