Korean J Adult Nurs.  2013 Feb;25(1):41-52.

Comparison of Physicians and Nurses' Attitudes toward Family Presence during Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

• Cho JL
• Lee EN
• Sim SH
• Lee NY

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to compare the attitude of physicians and nurses toward family presence during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
METHODS
100 physicians and 100 nurses from five hospitals with than 500 beds in B city were surveyed using a Family Presence During Resuscitation (FPDR) Inventory. The data were analyzed by t-test, ANOVA and Duncan's multiple range test using SPSS/WIN 19.0 version.
RESULTS
Nurses showed more positive attitudes toward family presence during CPR but reported more concerns about the problem of confidentiality, arguing with family members, and emotional distress of family members than physicians did.
CONCLUSION
On the basis of results from this study, we recommend that educational program be developed within the hospitals to change the negative perception of health care providers for the family presence during CPR.

MeSH Terms

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Confidentiality
Health Personnel
Humans
Resuscitation

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