Experiences, challenges, and best practices of dispatcher-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is a leading cause of mortality, with survival rates from 8 to 13%. Dispatcher-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DA-CPR) may increase bystander-initiated CPR, improving survival outcomes. Despite these benefits, DA-CPR is often hindered by barriers and organizational issues.

Objective

To map and summarize the existing literature on DA-CPR, to identify strategies to improve provision rates, overcoming potential barriers.

Eligibility criteria

Primary studies with an English abstract, published between 2018 and 2024, focusing on experiences, challenges, and best practices related to DA-CPR. Studies were included if they reported on emergency callers and dispatchers (population), focusing on DA-CPR provision methods (concept

SUBMITTER: Imbriaco G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12476418 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature