Perceptions of resuscitation care among in-hospital cardiac arrest responders: a qualitative analysis.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:In-hospital cardiac arrests (IHCA) occur commonly and are associated with poor survival and variable outcomes. This study aimed to directly survey IHCA responders to understand their perceptions of resuscitation care. METHODS:As part of a quality improvement initiative, we surveyed participating providers of IHCAs at our institution from Jan 2014 to May 2016. The survey included unstructured free text feedback, which was the focus of this study. We systematically coded the free text and organized identifiable latent themes using thematic analysis. We used the natural timeline of an IHCA - pre-arrest, arrest, and post-arrest - for organization of the identifiable latent themes, and created a separate category for holistic remarks that arched across the timeline. RESULTS:We identi

SUBMITTER: Mullangi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7045452 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature