Obstacles and Aspirations for Improving Delivery of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation to Wheelchair Users: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To describe obstacles and ideas for improvement for the delivery of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic life support to wheelchair users.

Design

A descriptive qualitative study underpinned by constructivism was conducted.

Methods

Semi structured interviews were completed with 26 participants from three cohorts: formal and informal carers, wheelchair users and healthcare professionals. Data were collected via online and in person interviews between February and June 2024. All participants were located in Australia, with the exception of one who was located in the United Kingdom. Data were analysed using thematic analysis.

Results

Two major themes were identified: (1) obstacles to providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic life support to a wheelch

SUBMITTER: Deegan E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12810651 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature