Psychological impact on first responders dispatched to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest via smartphone alerting system: A longitudinal survey-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Smartphone alerting systems designed to dispatch volunteer first responders to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest cases are progressing rapidly. Recently, growing attention has been given to understanding the impact of these operations on first responders, with a particular focus on safeguarding them from possible psychological challenges. This study investigates the psychological stress experienced by first responders following their involvement in an operation, analyzing specific stress factors to enhance opportunities for psychological support.

Methods

A two-stage questionnaire (Q1 and Q2) survey was conducted, with surveys administered one and four weeks after dispatched first responder arrived at the scene between October 9, 2023, and January 23, 2024. Scr

SUBMITTER: Ganter J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11995795 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature