scholarly journals Attitude and behavior toward bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation during COVID-19 outbreak

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. e0252841
Author(s):  
Kah-Meng Chong ◽  
Jiun-Wei Chen ◽  
Wan-Ching Lien ◽  
Mei-Fen Yang ◽  
Hui-Chih Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Emerging Infectious Diseases ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Positive Behaviors ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Bystander Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Cpr Training

Background Outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, have negative impacts on bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BCPR) for fear of transmission while breaking social distancing rules. The latest guidelines recommend hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and facemask use. However, public willingness in this setup remains unknown. Methods A cross-sectional, unrestricted volunteer Internet survey was conducted to assess individuals’ attitudes and behaviors toward performing BCPR, pre-existing CPR training, occupational identity, age group, and gender. The raking method for weights and a regression analysis for the predictors of willingness were performed. Results Among 1,347 eligible respondents, 822 (61%) had negative attitudes toward performing BCPR. Healthcare providers (HCPs) and those with pre-existing CPR training had fewer negative attitudes (p < 0.001); HCPs and those with pre-existing CPR training and unchanged attitude showed more positive behaviors toward BCPR (p < 0.001). Further, 9.7% of the respondents would absolutely refuse to perform BCPR. In contrast, 16.9% would perform BCPR directly despite the outbreak. Approximately 9.9% would perform it if they were instructed, 23.5%, if they wore facemasks, and 40.1%, if they were to perform hands-only CPR. Interestingly, among the 822 respondents with negative attitudes, over 85% still tended to perform BCPR in the abovementioned situations. The weighted analysis showed similar results. The adjusted predictors for lower negative attitudes toward BCPR were younger age, being a man, and being an HCP; those for more positive behaviors were younger age and being an HCP. Conclusions Outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, have negative impacts on attitudes and behaviors toward BCPR. Younger individuals, men, HCPs, and those with pre-existing CPR training tended to show fewer negative attitudes and behaviors. Meanwhile, most individuals with negative attitudes still expressed positive behaviors under safer measures such as facemask protection, hands-only CPR, and available dispatch instructions.

scholarly journals Attitudes and willingness toward out-of-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a questionnaire study among the public trained online in China

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. e038712
Author(s):  
Yi Jiang ◽  
Bangsheng Wu ◽  
Long Long ◽  
Jiaxing Li ◽  
Xiaoqing Jin
Keyword(s):  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Disease Transmission ◽  
Public Attitudes ◽  
Online Training ◽  
First Aid ◽  
The Public ◽  
Close Family Member ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Bystander Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Cpr Training

ObjectivesThe 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.DesignQuestionnaires were distributed to investigate the public attitudes and willingness towards performing bystander CPR.SettingQuestionnaires were accessible after the online course ‘First Aid’.Participants1888 students who attended ‘First Aid’ from December 2019 to 1 January 2020 and then completed the questionnaire voluntarily.ResultsThe 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).ConclusionsThe 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.

Abstract 250: Effect of Coaching on Dispatch-assisted Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A Randomized Simulation Study

Circulation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (Suppl_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hidetada Fukushima ◽  
Keisuke Takano ◽  
Hideki Asai
Keyword(s):  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Simulation Study ◽  
Average Rate ◽  
Sudden Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Video Camera ◽  
Guideline Recommendation ◽  
Compression Depth ◽  
Bystander Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Cpr Training ◽  
Study Participants

Introduction: Immediate bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is essential for the good outcome of sudden cardiac arrest victims. Current guidelines recommend dispatch-assisted CPR (DACPR). Its quality, however, varies from case to case. The aim of this study was todetermine the effectiveness of dispatch coaching on the quality of CPR by lay rescuers. Methods: We conducted a DACPR simulation study. Participants with no prior CPR training within 1 year were assigned randomly to one of two DACPR simulations (No Coaching Group: callers were told to perform CPR and the dispatcher sometimes confirmed if the caller was performing CPR or Coaching Group: the dispatcher coached, encouraged, and counted out loud with a metronome). The study participants performed CPR for 2 minutes under the study dispatcher. All performances were recorded by video camera and Resusci Anne® QCPR (Laerdal, Norway). Results: Forty-nine participants aged 20s to 50s were recruited, and 48 completed the simulation (Coaching Group, 27, 9 males and No Coaching Group, 21, 16 males). The average rate of chest compressions was 102.5/min in Coaching Group and 109.3/min in No Coaching group (p=0.270). The average compression depth was slightly deeper in Coaching group (43.0mm vs 41.5mm, p=0.695). When compared the average depth of the first 10 compressions to the total average in each group, the depth significantly improved in Coaching group while that decreased in No Coaching Groups (38.4mm to 43.0mm; p=0.020, 42.3mm to 41.5mm; p=0.431, respectively). The chest compression fraction was also high in Coaching Group (99.4% vs 93.0%, p=0.005). Conclusions: Participants in Coaching Group performed better CPR compared to No Coaching Group in terms of high flow fraction. Although the average compression depth was below the guideline recommendation in both groups, it significantly improved in Coaching group. This study indicates that dispatch coaching can optimize the performance of bystander CPR.

Separate Works, Same Behaviors

2020 ◽  
pp. 27-42
Author(s):  
Elif Tuba Tamer ◽  
Harika Ozkan
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Competitive Environment ◽  
Employee Behavior ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Determining Factors ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Different Characteristics

Tourism industry consists of businesses that complement each other but show different characteristics. However, no matter how many different characteristics they have, the success of tourism businesses in an intense competitive environment is based on the employees they have. The attitudes and behaviors that employees develop towards their organizations, one of the basic determining factors of service quality, have the power to influence both organizations, customers, and other employees in a wide range. In organizational cynicism, employees exhibit negative attitudes and behaviors such as resentment, anger, and disbelief towards their organizations. In this context, this study focuses on studying cynicism, which is considered a negative employee behavior, in terms of tourism businesses.

scholarly journals A Research for Determining the Relationship between the Organizational Cynicism and the Organizational Commitment

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erdoğan Kaygin ◽  
Tuncer Yilmaz ◽  
Ali Çağlar Güllüce ◽  
Neşe Salik
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
University Research ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Organizational Cynicism ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
The Relationship

Organizational cynicism expresses negative attitudes and behaviors against the enterprise while organizationalcommitment expresses commitment to the enterprise. Consequently, these two concepts are among the significantfactors effective in success/failure of the enterprises. Due to this importance, determining the relation betweenorganizational cynicism and organizational commitment is intended in the research. For this purpose, a research isconducted on the staff of Kafkas University Research and Application Hospital. Data required for the research iscollected by survey. As a result of the analyses performed, organizational cynicism and organizational commitmentlevels are determined high. Besides, it is observed that there are meaningful relations between these two concepts.

scholarly journals Children’s Attitudes and Behaviors about Oral Health and Dental Practices

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 416
Author(s):  
Sara Costa Fernandes ◽  
Ana Louceiro ◽  
Luísa Bandeira Lopes ◽  
Francisco Esteves ◽  
Patrícia Arriaga
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Positive Behaviors ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Dental Practices ◽  
Children's Attitudes ◽  
And Behaviors

The present study sought to contribute to a better understanding of children’s attitudes and behaviors regarding oral health and dental practices. The sample was composed of 101 children (8–10 years), collected from several schools in the Lisbon metropolitan area. Our main goals were to collect a survey of information about the beliefs, attitudes, habits and knowledge of children about oral and dental issues in order to not only have an overview of them but also to serve as a basis and a starting point for the development of intervention programs to increase positive attitudes and behaviors related to oral health and promote greater knowledge about these subjects. In general, children reported positive behaviors regarding dental habits and oral hygiene practices. Children’s opinions and beliefs about dentists were also globally positive; however, the results suggested that younger children reported more positive attitudes, emotions and previous experiences. Regarding children’s knowledge about these dental issues, the results were quite negative and worrying, ruled by ignorance and incorrect beliefs and behaviors. In sum, all the results and conclusions of this study may contribute to the development of educational programs within the scope of the promotion of oral health and hygiene practices—“An Adventure about Oral Health.”

scholarly journals The Effect of ten-minute dispatch-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation training: a randomized simulation pilot study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hidetada Fukushima ◽  
Hideki Asai ◽  
Tadahiko Seki ◽  
Keisuke Takano ◽  
Francesco Bolstad
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Sudden Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Standard Group ◽  
Resuscitation Training ◽  
Bystander Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Group A ◽  
Cpr Training

Abstract Background Immediate bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is essential for survival from sudden cardiac arrest. Current CPR guidelines recommend that dispatchers assist lay rescuers performing CPR (dispatch-assisted CPR: DACPR), which can double the frequency of bystander CPR. Laypersons, however, are not familiar with receiving CPR instructions from dispatchers. DACPR training can be beneficial for lay rescuers, but this needs to be validated. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of brief DACPR training for lay rescuers in addition to a standard CPR training course. Methods We conducted a randomized DACPR simulation pilot study. Participants with no CPR training within 1 year prior to this study were assigned randomly to one of two 90-minute CPR training courses (DACPR Group: a standard CPR course including DACPR training for 10 minutes or Standard Group: a standard CPR course with a simple lecture of dispatchers’ role). In the DACPR Group, participants practiced DACPR through role-playing of a dispatcher and an emergency caller. Six months after the training, the subjects in both groups performed CPR for 2 minutes under instruction by off-duty dispatchers. Results Out of the 66 participants, 59 (DACPR Group; 30, Standard Group; 29) completed the simulation. The CPR quality was similar between the two groups. However, the median time interval between call receipt and the first dispatch-assisted compression was faster in the DACPR group (108 s vs. 129 s, p = 0.042). Conclusions This brief DACPR training can be effective for lay rescuers to start chest compressions more quickly.

Public perception towards bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (11) ◽  
pp. 660-665 ◽  
Author(s):  
Torben K Becker ◽  
Sarah S Gul ◽  
Scott A Cohen ◽  
Carolina B Maciel ◽  
Jacqueline Baron-Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Female Adolescent ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Adolescent Patients ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Bystander Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Bystander Cpr ◽  
Cpr Training

ObjectiveBystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) improves survival and neurological outcomes. Nonetheless, many OHCA patients do not receive bystander CPR during a witnessed arrest. Our aim was to identify potential barriers to bystander CPR.MethodsParticipants at CPR training events conducted in the USA between February and May 2018 answered a 14-question survey prior to training. Respondents were asked about their overall comfort level performing CPR, and about potential concerns specific to performing CPR on a middle-aged female, a geriatric male, and male and female adolescent patients. Open-ended responses were analysed qualitatively by categorising responses into themes.ResultsOf the 677 participants, 582 (86.0%) completed the survey, with 509 (88.1%) between 18 and 29 years of age, 341 (58.6%) without prior CPR training and 556 (96.0%) without prior CPR experience. Across all four scenarios of patients in cardiac arrest, less than 65% of respondents reported that they would be ‘Extremely Likely’ (20.6%–29.1%) or ‘Moderately Likely’ (26.9%–34.8%) to initiate CPR. The leading concerns were ‘causing injury to patient’ for geriatric (n=193, 63.1%), female (n=51, 20.5%) and adolescent (n=148, 50.9%) patients. Lack of appropriate skills was the second leading concern when the victim was a geriatric (n=41, 13.4%) or adolescent (n=68, 23.4%) patient, whereas for female patients, 35 (14.1%) were concerned about exposing the patient or the patient’s breasts interfering with performance of CPR and 15 (6.0%) were concerned about being accused of sexual assault. Significant differences were observed in race, ethnicity and age regarding the likelihood of starting to perform CPR on female and adolescent patients.ConclusionsParticipants at CPR training events have multiple concerns and fears related to performing bystander CPR. Causing additional harm and lack of skills were among the leading reservations reported. These findings should be considered for improved CPR training and public education.

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