The relationship between self-confidence and attitude of emergency medical technicians towards family presence during resuscitation.

IF 2 Q2 EMERGENCY MEDICINE

International Journal of Emergency Medicine Pub Date : 2024-12-03 DOI:10.1186/s12245-024-00766-3

Jaber Najafi, Neda Gilani, Hadi Hassankhani, Mansour Ghafourifard, Abbas Dadashzadeh, Mahnaz Zali

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Abstract

Background: Family presence during resuscitation is a controversial issue worldwide. The aim of this study was to investigate the self-confidence and attitudes of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) towards family presence during resuscitation (FPDR).

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a random sample of 252 EMTs were selected from 110 prehospital emergency centers. Two main questionnaires were used to collect data on the EMTs' self-confidence and attitudes towards FPDR.

Results: The results showed that the EMTs' attitudes towards FPDR were lower than the mean (43.69 ± 19.40). In addition, more than 85% of them stated that the resuscitation process was stressful for the patient's companions. There was a positive correlation between EMTs' self-confidence and attitudes towards FPDR (r = 0.52, p < 0.01). The results showed that the smaller number of family members present during resuscitation was associated with higher EMTs' self-confidence and more positive attitudes towards FPDR. Moreover, personnel with more experience, liability insurance, and advanced resuscitation training were significantly more self-confident than other personnel.

Conclusion: A large number of the EMS personnel have a negative attitude towards FPDR, but EMTs, with higher self-confidence, have a more positive attitude. Therefore, it is possible to improve the EMTs attitudes towards FPDR and increase their self-confidence by training them to perform resuscitation in the presence of the family and by preventing people from gathering at resuscitation scenes.

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急救医务人员对复苏过程中家属在场的自信与态度的关系

背景：在世界范围内，家庭参与复苏是一个有争议的问题。本研究的目的是调查急诊医疗技术人员（EMTs）在复苏过程中对家人在场的自信和态度。方法：在横断面研究中，从110个院前急救中心随机抽取252名急诊医师。本研究采用两份主要问卷来收集急救医生对FPDR的自信和态度。结果：emt对FPDR的态度低于平均值（43.69±19.40）。此外，超过85%的人表示，复苏过程对患者的同伴有压力。急救人员的自信心与FPDR态度存在显著正相关（r = 0.52, p）。结论：大部分急救人员对FPDR持否定态度，但急救人员的自信心越高，对FPDR的态度越积极。因此，通过训练急救人员在家属在场的情况下进行复苏，并防止人们聚集在复苏现场，可以改善急救人员对FPDR的态度，增强他们的自信心。

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International Journal of Emergency Medicine EMERGENCY MEDICINE-

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13 weeks

期刊介绍： The aim of the journal is to bring to light the various clinical advancements and research developments attained over the world and thus help the specialty forge ahead. It is directed towards physicians and medical personnel undergoing training or working within the field of Emergency Medicine. Medical students who are interested in pursuing a career in Emergency Medicine will also benefit from the journal. This is particularly useful for trainees in countries where the specialty is still in its infancy. Disciplines covered will include interesting clinical cases, the latest evidence-based practice and research developments in Emergency medicine including emergency pediatrics.