KMID : 0385920060170060545
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Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine 2006 Volume.17 No. 6 p.545 ~ p.558
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A Study Assessing the Knowledge and Attitude of First Responders about Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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Park Sae-Hoon
Choi Hyuk-Joong Kang Bo-Seung Lim Tae-Ho Yeom Seok-Ran
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was performed to improve cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR) training strategies for occupational groups, through the analysis of first responders¡¯ characteristics, knowledge and attitudes concerning CPR.
Methods: The occupational groups expected to have some training on rescue and emergency care in Korea were regarded as the first responders. In particular, this study focused on nurse-teachers, traffic policemen, and industrial safety supervisors, taxi drivers and restaurant workers as potential first responders, clerical workers comprised the control group. The subjects were given a questionnaire to answer over the internet.
Results: First responders¡¯ knowledge on CPR was significantly higher than that of the control group. First responders¡¯ attitude on CPR was more affirmative compared with the control group. In first responder group, nurse-teachers, traffic policemen and industrial safety supervisors had a higher fund of knowledge and more positive attitudes when compared to taxi drivers and restaurant workers.
Conclusion: More training for first responders in CPR and emergency care is required given the likelihood of medical emergencies arising while on duty. Taxi drivers and restaurant workers¡¯ knowledge on CPR were found to be inadequate based on our survey questionnaire. Thus, it is necessary to strengthen CPR training for these individuals and groups.
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KEYWORD
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Knowledge, Attitude
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