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Bijl I, Vianen NJ, Van Lieshout EMM, Beekers CHJ, Van Der Waarden NWPL, Pekbay B, Maissan IM, Verhofstad MHJ, Van Vledder MG. Emergency reflex action drill for traumatic cardiac arrest in a simulated pre-hospital setting; a one-group pre-post intervention study. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2024; 84:103731. [PMID: 38823272 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2024.103731] [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: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Emergency Reflex Action Drills (ERADs) are meant to decrease stress-associated cognitive demand in high urgency situations. The aim of this study was to develop and test an ERAD for witnessed traumatic cardiac arrest (TCA), an event in which potentially reversible causes need to be systematically addressed and treated in a short period of time. We hypothesize that this ERAD (the TCA-Drill) helps ground Emergency Medical Services (EMS) nurses in overcoming performance decline during this specific high-pressure situation. METHODS This was a prospective, experimental one-group pre-post intervention study. Ground EMS nurses participated in a session of four simulated scenarios, with an in-between educational session to teach the TCA-Drill. Scenarios were video recorded, after which adherence and time differences were analyzed. Self-confidence on clinical practice was measured before and after the scenarios. RESULTS Twelve ground EMS nurses participated in this study. Overall median time to address reversible causes of TCA decreased significantly using the TCA-Drill (132 vs. 110 s; p = 0.030) compared with the conventional ALS strategy. More specifically, participants adhering to the TCA-Drill showed a significantly lower time needed for hemorrhage control (58 vs. 37 s; p = 0.012). Eight of 12 (67 %) ground EMS nurses performed the ERAD without protocol deviations. Reported self-confidence significantly increased on 11 of the 13 surveyed items. CONCLUSIONS The use of an ERAD for TCA (the TCA-Drill) significantly reduces the time to address reversible causes for TCA without delaying chest compressions in a simulated environment and can be easily taught to ground EMS nurses and increases self-confidence. IMPLICATIONS FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE The use of an ERAD for TCA (the TCA-Drill can significantly reduce the time to address reversible causes for TCA without delaying chest compression. This drill can be easily taught to ground EMS nurses and increases their self-confidence in addressing TCA-patients.
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- Irene Bijl
- Nursing Sciences, Program in Clinical Health Sciences, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands; Trauma Research Unit Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam The Netherlands
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- Trauma Research Unit Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam The Netherlands
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- Trauma Research Unit Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam The Netherlands
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- Regional Ambulance Care Provider, Brabant Midden West Noord, 's Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
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- Trauma Research Unit Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Trauma Research Unit Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam The Netherlands
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- Trauma Research Unit Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam The Netherlands.
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Northrop D, Decker V, Woody A. Responding to In-hospital Cardiac Arrests During Times of System-wide Strain: A Code Refresher Training. J Contin Educ Nurs 2024; 55:442-448. [PMID: 38916524 DOI: 10.3928/00220124-20240617-03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Pandemic conditions of system-wide strain are associated with increased rates of in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA). During normal times, medical-surgical nurses may forget cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills as soon as 3 months after training, leaving them unprepared and anxious about managing cardiac arrests. During pandemic surges, heightened anxiety can also impact concentration and confidence. METHOD Clinicians offered a 45-minute mock code training refresher for medical-surgical nurses to improve confidence performing CPR while adhering to pandemic-related safety procedures. In this pre-post clinical education project, nurses' confidence was measured with the Nursing Anxiety and Self-Confidence with Clinical Decision Making© Scale. RESULTS Although the results were not statistically significant, participants verbally reported increased confidence to initiate resuscitation, collaborate with team members, and use personal protective equipment during the posttraining debrief. CONCLUSION A high percentage of RNs do not have adequate confidence and/or competence in performing CPR, particularly during times of system-wide strain, and this brief, inexpensive refresher training warrants further study. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2024;55(9):442-448.].
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Najafi M, Yadollahi S, Maghami M, Azizi-Fini I. Nurses' motivation for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a cross-sectional study. BMC Nurs 2024; 23:181. [PMID: 38486281 PMCID: PMC10941359 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-024-01853-9] [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: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Nurse motivation can have a significant impact on the quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the patients' survival. Therefore, the present study aimed to examine nurses' motivation for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. METHODS This cross-sectional study focused on 217 nurses in a teaching hospital in Iran, in 2023. A random sample of nurses was selected from four hospital departments (emergency, critical care, medical, and surgery). These nurses completed the demographic information and motivation for cardiopulmonary resuscitation questionnaires. The data were analyzed using Mann-Whitney, Spearman coefficients, and Kruskal-Wallis and multiple linear regression tests. RESULTS The mean score of the dimension of the feeling of achievement (4.10 ± 0.50) was high in the nurses' motivation for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. There were more motivational factors in the emergency department compared to the other departments in terms of the feeling of achievement, high chance of success, low chances of success, recognition and appreciation, perceived importance, and beliefs (p < 0.05). The nurses who had participated in cardiopulmonary resuscitation workshops and had a bachelor's degree had a higher mean score in the dimension of perceived importance (p < 0.05). The correlation coefficient showed that there was a significant negative correlation between the nurses' frequency of participation in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and their motivation scores in the dimensions of the feeling of achievement(r=-0.170), low chances of success(r=-0.183), perceived importance (r = -0.302), and beliefs (r = -0.250; p < 0.05). The department variable predicted the motivation score in the dimensions of feeling of achievement, high chance of success, low chance of success, perceived importance, and beliefs. The sex variable predicted the motivation score in the dimensions of facilitator of resuscitation and high chance of success. Besides, the variable of years of membership in the CPR team predicted the motivation score in the feeling of achievement and high chance of success (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Nurses would be more motivated to perform a quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation if they had a feeling of success. The nurses' motivation was affected by certain factors such as their department, sex, education level, years of membership in CPR team, number of participation in CPR, and participation in educational workshops.
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- Mozhdeh Najafi
- Trauma Nursing Research Center, Department of Critical Care Nursing and Emergency, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Trauma Nursing Research Center, Department of Critical Care Nursing and Emergency, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Trauma Nursing Research Center, Department of Critical Care Nursing and Emergency, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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Silverplats J, Södersved Källestedt ML, Äng B, Strömsöe A. Compliance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation guidelines in witnessed in-hospital cardiac arrest events and patient outcome on monitored versus non-monitored wards. Resuscitation 2024; 196:110125. [PMID: 38272386 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2024.110125] [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: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND Adherence to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines in treatment of in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) have been associated with favourable patient outcome. The aim of this study was to evaluate if compliance with initial CPR guidelines and patient outcome of witnessed IHCA events were associated with the place of arrest defined as monitored versus non-monitored ward. METHODS A total of 956 witnessed IHCA events in adult patients at six hospitals during 2018 to 2019, were extracted from the Swedish Registry of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Initial CPR guidelines were: ≤1 min from collapse to alert of the rapid response team, ≤1 min from collapse to start of CPR, ≤3 min from collapse to defibrillation of shockable rhythm. RESULTS The odds of compliance with guidelines was higher on monitored wards vs non-monitored wards, even after adjustment for factors that could affect staffing and resources. The place of arrest was not a significant factor for sustained return of spontaneous circulation, survival at 30 days, or neurological status at discharge, when adjusting for clinically relevant confounders. Compliance with initial CPR guidelines remained a significant factor for survival to 30 days and favourable neurological outcome at discharge regardless of other confounders. CONCLUSION Compliance with initial CPR guidelines was higher in witnessed IHCA events on monitored wards than on non-monitored wards, which indicates that healthcare professionals in monitored wards are quicker to recognize a cardiac arrest and initiate treatment. When initial CPR guidelines are followed, the place of arrest does not influence patient outcome.
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- Jennie Silverplats
- Department of Health and Welfare, Dalarna University, SE-79188 Falun, Sweden; Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Region Dalarna, SE-79285 Mora, Sweden.
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- Department of Health and Welfare, Dalarna University, SE-79188 Falun, Sweden; Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, SE-14186 Huddinge, Sweden; Center for Clinical Research Dalarna, Uppsala University, Region Dalarna, SE-79182 Falun, Sweden.
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- Department of Health and Welfare, Dalarna University, SE-79188 Falun, Sweden; Center for Clinical Research Dalarna, Uppsala University, Region Dalarna, SE-79182 Falun, Sweden; Department of Prehospital Care, Region Dalarna, SE-79129 Falun, Sweden.
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Agerström J, Andréll C, Bremer A, Strömberg A, Årestedt K, Israelsson J. All Else Being Equal: Examining Treatment Bias and Stereotypes Based on Patient Ethnicity and Socioeconomic Status With In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Clinical Vignettes. Heart Lung 2024; 63:86-91. [PMID: 37837719 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2023.09.011] [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: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Research on ethnic and socioeconomic treatment differences following in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) largely draws on register data. Due to the correlational nature of such data, it cannot be concluded whether detected differences reflect treatment bias/discrimination - whereby otherwise identical patients are treated differently solely due to sociodemographic factors. To be able to establish discrimination, experimental research is needed. OBJECTIVE The primary aim of this experimental study was to examine whether simulated IHCA patients receive different treatment recommendations based on ethnicity and socioeconomic status (SES), holding all other factors (e.g., health status) constant. Another aim was to examine health care professionals' (HCP) stereotypical beliefs about these groups. METHODS HCP (N = 235) working in acute care made anonymous treatment recommendations while reading IHCA clinical vignettes wherein the patient's ethnicity (Swedish vs. Middle Eastern) and SES had been manipulated. Afterwards they estimated to what extent hospital staff associate these patient groups with certain traits (stereotypes). RESULTS No significant differences in treatment recommendations for Swedish versus Middle Eastern or high versus low SES patients were found. Reported stereotypes about Middle Eastern patients were uniformly negative. SES-related stereotypes, however, were mixed. High SES patients were believed to be more competent (e.g., respected), but less warm (e.g., friendly) than low SES patients. CONCLUSIONS Swedish HCP do not seem to discriminate against patients with Middle Eastern or low SES backgrounds when recommending treatment for simulated IHCA cases, despite the existence of negative stereotypes about these groups. Implications for health care equality and quality are discussed.
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- Jens Agerström
- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Linnaeus University, Kalmar, Växjö 391 3232, Sweden.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Center for Cardiac Arrest, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Linnaeus University, Kalmar, Växjö, Sweden
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences and Department of Cardiology, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Linnaeus University, Kalmar, Växjö, Sweden; Department of Research, Region Kalmar County, Kalmar, Sweden
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Linnaeus University, Kalmar, Växjö, Sweden; Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Kalmar County Hospital, Kalmar, Sweden
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Zali M, Rahmani A, Powers K, Hassankhani H, Namdar-Areshtanab H, Gilani N, Dadashzadeh A. Nurses' Perceptions Towards Resuscitated Patients: A Qualitative Study. OMEGA-JOURNAL OF DEATH AND DYING 2023:302228231212650. [PMID: 37933524 DOI: 10.1177/00302228231212650] [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: 11/08/2023]
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Nurses' perceptions of resuscitated patients may affect their care, and this has not been investigated in previous literature. The aim of this study was to explore nurses' perceptions towards resuscitated patients. In this descriptive-qualitative study seventeen clinical nurses participated using purposive sampling. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted and data were analyzed by conventional content analysis. Four main categories emerged: Injured, undervalued, problematic, and destroyer of resources. Participants considered resuscitated patients to have multiple physical injuries, which are an important source of legal problems and workplace violence, and they believed that these patients will eventually die. Resuscitated patients are considered forgotten and educational cases. Iranian nurses have a strong negative perception towards resuscitated patients. Improving the quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, improving the knowledge and skills of personnel in performing resuscitation, and supporting managers and doctors to nurses in the post-resuscitation period can change the attitude of nurses and improve post-resuscitation care.
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- Mahnaz Zali
- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Psychology Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Hao Y, Zhu W, Wu H, Guo Y, Mu W, Li D, Ren X, Fan L. Experience of cardiopulmonary resuscitation by healthcare professionals in emergency departments: A descriptive phenomenological study. Int Emerg Nurs 2023; 70:101336. [PMID: 37657134 DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2023.101336] [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: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Emergency department healthcare professionals have the most contact with patients in cardiac arrest, and their physical and mental state has a significant impact on the quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and patient outcomes. However, there is limited research discussing the experience of resuscitation by emergency department healthcare professionals. AIM To explore the experiences of emergency department healthcare professionals in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. METHODS A descriptive phenomenological study. The study used purposive sampling and selected 9 nurses and 6 physicians from the emergency departments of four general hospitals of different levels in western China between May 2022 and October 2022. Semi-structured interview guides and face-to-face interviews were used to collect information. Colaizzi analysis was used to analyze the data. RESULTS The study identified 3 themes and 11 sub-themes. These themes and sub-themes include 1) emotional experience (A sense of achievement, A sense of powerlessness and trauma, Stress, Empathy, Psychological resilience strengthens), 2) cognitive growth (Understanding CPR rationally, Increasing concern for personal and family health, Mastering self-relaxation methods), and 3) the desire for continued development (Seeking professional development, Hoping for professional psychological assistance, Strengthening team support). CONCLUSIONS The experience of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation by healthcare professionals in emergency departments is dynamic, with changes in mood and cognitive growth. Managers in hospitals should pay attention to their experiences and need at different stages of career development and actively carry out targeted cognitive guidance, skills training, and psychological support to help them achieve professional development and physical and mental health. At the same time, to promote the development of CPR for all, it is recommended that the authorities actively improve the public infrastructure for first aid and related policy protection.
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- Yaru Hao
- School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
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- School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
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- School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
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- School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
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- School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
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- Cardiac Care Unit, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
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- General Surgery II, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
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- School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China; Nursing Administration Department, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
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Lee PH, Lai HY, Hsieh TC, Wu WR. Using real-time device-based visual feedback in CPR recertification programs: A prospective randomised controlled study. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2023; 124:105755. [PMID: 36863107 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Receiving regular training to maintain CPR skills is critical for in-service health-care professionals, especially because motor skills diminish over time. OBJECTIVES To compare the effects of real-time device-based visual feedback and conventional instructor-based feedback on the chest compression skills and self-efficacy of nurses receiving a CPR recertification program. DESIGN A prospective randomised controlled study with repeated measurements was conducted according to the CONSORT 2010 guidelines. METHODS A total of 109 nurses were recruited, and 98 nurses were eligible for random allocation. The control group (CG, n = 49) was advised by instructors for skill correction, and the experimental group (EG, n = 49) adjusted their skills according to on-screen real-time feedback data. The study outcomes were CPR performance metrics and self-efficacy that were assessed immediately after the training session (T1) and retested after 12 weeks (T2). RESULTS In the EG, the percentage of the appropriate rate, depth, and chest recoil at T1 significantly improved by 24.47 % (P < .001), 19.63 % (P < .001), and 11.52 % (P = .001), respectively. The EG exhibited significantly higher chest compression total scores at T1, and the difference remained significant at T2 (P < 0.001). Moreover, the self-efficacy in the EG significantly improved at T1 (2.76; P < .001) and T2 (2.58; P < .001). CONCLUSION Compared with instructor-based feedback, real-time device-based visual feedback improved chest compression quality and CPR self-efficacy.
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- Po-Hsun Lee
- Department of Nursing, Hualien Armed Forces General Hospital, 163 Jiali Road, Xincheng Township, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Christian Mennonite Hospital, 44 Min-chuan Road, Hualien 970, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, Tzu Chi University, 701 Zhongyang Road, Section 3, Hualien 97004, Taiwan.
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, 701 Zhongyang Road, Section 3, Hualien 97004, Taiwan.
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Adal O, Emishaw S. Knowledge and attitude of healthcare workers toward advanced cardiac life support in Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, 2022. SAGE Open Med 2023; 11:20503121221150101. [PMID: 36685795 PMCID: PMC9850119 DOI: 10.1177/20503121221150101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge and attitude regarding advanced cardiac life support among healthcare workers, 2022. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from March to May 2022 among healthcare workers who were working in Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. All physicians and nurses who were willing to participate this study were involved. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. The data were entered into the statistical software Epi Data version 4.6.0.4 and analyzed with statistical package for social science version 26. Logistic regression analysis was used to differentiate the effects of each independent variable on the dependent variable. Results Among the total study participants (400) with a response rate of 96%, most (238) (59.5%) healthcare workers (nurses and physicians) had poor knowledge toward advanced cardiac life support. Two hundred twenty-five (56.25%) healthcare workers had positive attitude. Being a physician, having more than 6 years of work experience, working in an emergency department for more than 10 years, and having advanced cardiac life support training all contribute to superior knowledge of advanced cardiac life support. Conclusion Most healthcare workers, especially, nurses, have under estimated knowledge and a negative attitude toward advanced cardiac life support. This implies they require knowledge building and attitude empowerment regarding advanced cardiac life support. Being a physician, having training in advanced cardiac life support, having work experience of more than 6 years, and working in an emergency unit for more than 10 years were positively associated with better knowledge of advanced cardiac life support among healthcare workers.
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- Ousman Adal
- Ousman Adal, Department of Emergency,
College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, P.O. Box 75,
Bahir Dar 6000, Ethiopia.
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Varner-Perez SE, Mathis KA, Banks SK, Burke ES, Slaven JE, Morse GJ, Whitaker MK, Cottingham AH, Ahmed RA. A descriptive study of the multidisciplinary healthcare experiences of inpatient resuscitation events. Resusc Plus 2023; 13:100349. [PMID: 36654725 PMCID: PMC9841215 DOI: 10.1016/j.resplu.2022.100349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Background In-hospital resuscitation events have complex and enduring effects on clinicians, with implications for job satisfaction, performance, and burnout. Ethically ambiguous cases are associated with increased moral distress. We aim to quantitatively describe the multidisciplinary resuscitation experience. Methods Multidisciplinary in-hospital healthcare professionals at an adult academic health center in the Midwestern United States completed surveys one and six weeks after a resuscitation event. Surveys included demographic data, task load (NASA-TLX), overall and moral distress, anxiety, depression, and spiritual peace. Spearman's rank correlation was computed to assess task load and distress. Results During the 5-month study period, the study included 12 resuscitation events across six inpatient units. Of 82 in-hospital healthcare professionals eligible for recruitment, 44 (53.7%) completed the one-week post-resuscitation event survey. Of those, 37 (84.1%) completed the six-week survey. Highest median task load burden at one week was seen for temporal demand, effort, and mental demand. Median moral distress scores were low, while "at peace" median scores tended to be high. There were no significant non-zero changes in task load or distress scores from weeks 1-6. Mental demand (r = 0.545, p < 0.001), physical demand (r = 0.464, p = 0.005), performance (r = -0.539, p < 0.001), and frustration (r = 0.545, p < 0.001) significantly correlated with overall distress. Performance (r = -0.371, p = 0.028) and frustration (r = 0.480, p = 0.004) also significantly correlated with moral distress. Conclusions In-hospital healthcare professionals' experiences of resuscitation events are varied and complex. Aspects of task load burden including mental and physical demand, performance, and frustration contribute to overall and moral distress, deserving greater attention in clinical contexts.
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- Shelley E. Varner-Perez
- Indiana University (IU) Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA,IU Center for Aging Research, Regenstrief Institute, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, USA,Daniel F. Evans Center for Spiritual and Religious Values in Healthcare, IU Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA,Corresponding author at: Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital, Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy, 1812 N Capitol, Wile Hall W230, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
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- IU Center for Aging Research, Regenstrief Institute, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- IU Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science, IU School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- IU School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA,IU Center for Health Services Research, Regenstrief Institute, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- IU Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Medical Simulation, IU School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Hendy A, Hassani R, Ali Abouelela M, Nuwayfi Alruwaili A, Abdel Fattah HA, Abd Elfattah Atia G, Reshia FAA. Self-Assessed Capabilities, Attitudes, and Stress among Pediatric Nurses in Relation to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. J Multidiscip Healthc 2023; 16:603-611. [PMID: 36896454 PMCID: PMC9990508 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s401939] [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: 12/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Background In emergency medicine, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is one of the most stressful scenarios for nurses who conduct both basic and advanced resuscitation methods. Aim This study aimed to assess nurses' self-assessed capabilities, attitudes, and stress related to CPR. Methods This cross-sectional, observational study was carried out on 748 pediatric nurses at six governmental hospitals. A self-assessed ability questionnaire and a structured stress and attitude questionnaire was used for data collection. Results For self-assessed abilities, 45.5% of the nurses had moderate scores. Concerning stress, 48.3% had moderate scores and 63.1% negative attitudes. Also, attitude and self-assessed abilities had a high-frequency negative effect on stress scores (P<0.05). Conclusion Attitude scores increased and stress scores decreased significantly with postgraduate educational level, attendance at training courses on pediatric basic life support and automated external defibrillator use, being exposed to >10 cardiac arrest cases in the previous year, and having an advanced life-support license (P<0.05). Positive attitudes and improving self-assessed abilities decreased the nurses' stress levels related to CPR.
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- Abdelaziz Hendy
- Pediatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Medical Chemistry, University College of Darb, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical-Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing Administration and Education Department, Al Jouf University, Sakākā, Jouf, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical-Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Jouf University, Sakākā, Jouf, Saudi Arabia.,Medical-Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt
| | - Fadia Ahmed Abdelkader Reshia
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Department, College of Nursing, Jouf University, Sakāka, Saudi Arabia.,Critical Care and Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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