Kłosiewicz Tomasz, Śmigasiewicz Sandra, Cholerzyńska Hanna, Zasada Wiktoria, Czabański Adam, Puślecki Mateusz
Department of Medical Rescue, Faculty of Health Sciences, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 7 Rokietnicka Street, Poznań, 60-608, Poland.
Faculty of Health Sciences, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 7 Rokietnicka Street, Poznań, 60- 608, Poland.
Arch Public Health. 2024 May 8;82(1):67. doi: 10.1186/s13690-024-01301-9.
Cardiac arrest constitutes a critical medical emergency necessitating swift intervention to reinstate normal heart rhythm and prevent harm to vital organs. The pivotal role of bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in influencing survival rates is well recognized. With older adults being the most common group to witness such events, it's curcial to understand their attitudes and knowledge about performing CPR. Additionally, understanding if health status has an influence can help in tailoring education for specific seniors needs.
A cross-sectional survey was sent to University of the Third Age (UTA) students. The survey comprised sections focusing on demographic data, CPR knowledge, automated external defibrillator (AED) knowledge, first aid training, and readiness to perform CPR and use AEDs. Participants' health conditions were also assessed through multiple-choice options.
We received 456 responses. Significant awareness of emergency numbers and cardiac arrest recognition was revealed. However, knowledge gaps persisted, particularly in compression rates. Most participants comprehended AED usage, yet training primarily relied on theoretical approaches. Health conditions notably affected CPR readiness, with associations between specific chronic diseases and willingness to perform CPR.
Addressing knowledge gaps and tailoring education for elderly needs are crucial for improving survival rates. Future research should explore barriers to bystander CPR during out-of-hospital cardiac arrests to further enhance survival prospects.
心脏骤停是一种危急的医疗紧急情况，需要迅速干预以恢复正常心律并防止对重要器官造成损害。旁观者心肺复苏术（CPR）对生存率的关键作用已得到充分认可。老年人是目睹此类事件的最常见群体，了解他们对实施心肺复苏术的态度和知识至关重要。此外，了解健康状况是否有影响有助于针对特定老年人的需求定制教育内容。
向第三年龄大学（UTA）的学生发送了一份横断面调查问卷。该调查包括关注人口统计学数据、心肺复苏术知识、自动体外除颤器（AED）知识、急救培训以及实施心肺复苏术和使用自动体外除颤器的意愿等部分。参与者的健康状况也通过多项选择题进行了评估。
我们收到了456份回复。结果显示对紧急电话号码和心脏骤停识别有显著认识。然而，知识差距依然存在，尤其是在按压频率方面。大多数参与者理解自动体外除颤器的使用，但培训主要依赖理论方法。健康状况显著影响实施心肺复苏术的意愿，特定慢性病与实施心肺复苏术的意愿之间存在关联。
弥补知识差距并针对老年人的需求定制教育对于提高生存率至关重要。未来的研究应探索院外心脏骤停期间旁观者心肺复苏术的障碍，以进一步提高生存前景。
