Assessing junior doctors' knowledge and attitude on advanced life support in Egypt: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of mortality worldwide, with cardiac arrest survival heavily dependent on timely and effective resuscitation efforts. Junior doctors often serve as first responders in hospitals, yet their advanced life support (ALS) knowledge and training adequacy remain underinvestigated in Egypt. This study assessed the knowledge and attitudes of junior doctors in Egypt regarding basic life support (BLS) and ALS, identified knowledge gaps, and suggests improvements in resuscitation training programs.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 184 junior doctors, including house officers, general practitioners, and residents, across multiple healthcare centres in Egypt. Data was collected via an online questionnaire based o

SUBMITTER: Khalid YA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12686611 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature