Factors affecting public access defibrillator placement decisions in the United Kingdom: A survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This study aimed to understand current community PAD placement strategies and identify factors which influence PAD placement decision-making in the United Kingdom (UK).

Methods

Individuals, groups and organisations involved in PAD placement in the UK were invited to participate in an online survey collecting demographic information, facilitators and barriers to community PAD placement and information used to decide where a PAD is installed in their experiences. Survey responses were analysed through descriptive statistical analysis and thematic analysis.

Results

There were 106 included responses. Distance from another PAD (66%) and availability of a power source (63%) were most frequently used when respondents are deciding where best to install a PAD and historica

SUBMITTER: Lac D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9850057 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature