Talk CPR - a technology project to improve communication in do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation decisions in palliative illness.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A national Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation policy was rolled out for the National Health Service in Wales in 2015. A national steering group led on producing information videos and a website for patients, carers and healthcare professionals, forming part of a quality improvement program. Videos were planned, scripted and produced with healthcare professionals and patient/carer representatives, and were completed with both English and Welsh language versions. The TalkCPR videos encourage and promote open discussion about Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and DNACPR in palliative care situations.

Methods

We worked with patient/carer groups to evaluate whether video resources to convey the salient facts involved in CPR and DNACPR decisions for people w

SUBMITTER: Taubert M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6195698 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature