Knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation among Greek physiotherapists.

Knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation among Greek physiotherapists. Monaldi Arch Chest Dis. 2019 Nov 12;89(3): Authors: Pepera G, Xanthos Ε, Lilios A, Xanthos T Abstract High quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is crucial for influencing survival from cardiac arrest. Healthcare professionals are expected to know how to perform CPR as they may encounter emergency situations during their work. Physiotherapists, who use exercise as a therapeutic approach, should have good knowledge and skills in CPR not only to cope with possible adverse cardiac events during exercise but also because a widespread CPR application and early defibrillation can greatly reduce mortality due to heart attack. The aim of this study is to investigate knowledge of Greek physiotherapists in European Resuscitation Council guidelines for resuscitation. A secondary aim of this study was to assess and compare the knowledge score between those with and without previous training and/or lower self-confidence in CPR skills. Three hundred and fifty Greek physiotherapists who were working in hospitals and rehabilitation centres (face-to-face and e-mail contact) were randomly selected to complete an anonymous questionnaire containing demographic questions, CPR experience questions, and ten theoretical knowledge questions, based on European Resuscitation Council guidelines for resuscitation. The response ratio was 63% (n=220 physiotherapists). Respondents' tota...
Source: Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease - Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: Monaldi Arch Chest Dis Source Type: research