Cardiac Emergency Preparedness in Schools
Author Information
Author(s): Heather K. Baker
Primary Institution: School of Education Aurora University
Hypothesis
Are school employees in Illinois prepared to respond to cardiac emergencies?
Conclusion
School employees in Illinois are not prepared to respond to a cardiac emergency and desire more training and plans.
Supporting Evidence
- Only 39.5% of respondents felt prepared to respond to a cardiac emergency.
- 62.6% of respondents indicated their school did not have a cardiac emergency response plan.
- 74.6% of respondents had never participated in a cardiac emergency response drill.
Takeaway
Most school workers in Illinois don't know how to help someone having a heart problem, but they really want to learn.
Methodology
A quantitative descriptive study using an online survey sent to school employees in Illinois.
Potential Biases
Respondents may have been more engaged with CPR training than non-respondents.
Limitations
The survey was only distributed to members of the Illinois Principals Association, which may not represent all school employees in Illinois.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 38.2% teachers, 33.0% administrators, and 28.8% in other roles, primarily from public schools.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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