An “Intention-Focused” paradigm for improving bystander CPR performance

Abstract Despite public education campaigns and a chest compression-only initiative, bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is provided in approximately 30–40% of out of hospital cardiac arrests in the United States. Bystander CPR rates may not improve without addressing factors influencing b...

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Published in:Resuscitation 2015-03, Vol.88, p.48-51
Main Authors: Panchal, Ashish R, Fishman, Jessica, Camp-Rogers, Teresa, Starodub, Roksolana, Merchant, Raina M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior
Behavioral theory
Bystander
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - education
CPR
Education, Medical - trends
Emergency
Emergency Medical Services - standards
Humans
Intention
Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest - therapy
Registries
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Summary:Abstract Despite public education campaigns and a chest compression-only initiative, bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is provided in approximately 30–40% of out of hospital cardiac arrests in the United States. Bystander CPR rates may not improve without addressing factors influencing bystanders’ probability of performing CPR. We propose an “intention-focused” model for the bystander CPR performance utilizing validated behavioral theory. This model describes a framework that may predict CPR performance, with intention as the key determinant of this behavior. This model may provide specific targets for strengthening the intention to perform CPR, which could lead to increased bystander rates.
ISSN:0300-9572
1873-1570
DOI:10.1016/j.resuscitation.2014.12.006