CPR Training and Confidence Among Hospital Staff
Author Information
Author(s): Hopstock Laila A
Primary Institution: Institute of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tromsø
Hypothesis
How much CPR training do hospital personnel outside critical care areas have, and how confident are they in their CPR skills?
Conclusion
Most hospital personnel have CPR training, but many do not update their skills as recommended, leading to a gap between training and real-life experience.
Supporting Evidence
- 89% of respondents reported having CPR training.
- Only 11% updated their CPR skills within the recommended time frame.
- One third of respondents had real resuscitation experience.
Takeaway
This study found that while most hospital staff have learned CPR, many haven't practiced it recently, which can make them less confident in an emergency.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using self-reported questionnaires distributed to hospital personnel at three Norwegian hospitals.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reporting and the convenience sampling method.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported data, which may not accurately reflect actual CPR training and experience.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 361 hospital personnel, predominantly women (84%), with a median age of 37 years and varied professional backgrounds.
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