An "Intention-Focused" paradigm for improving bystander CPR performance. (March 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Panchal, Ashish R.; Fishman, Jessica; Camp-Rogers, Teresa; Starodub, Roksolana; Merchant, Raina M.
• Is Part Of: Resuscitation. Volume 88(2015)
• Page Start: 48
• Page End: 51
• Publication Date: 2015-03
• Subjects: CPR -- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation -- Bystander -- Intention -- Behavioral theory -- Behavior; Resuscitation -- Periodicals; Resuscitation -- Periodicals; Réanimation -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 616.025
• DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2014.12.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0300-9572

Abstract

Abstract: Despite public education campaigns and a chest compression-only initiative, bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is provided in approximately 30–40% of out of hospital cardiac arrests in the United States. Bystander CPR rates may not improve without addressing factors influencing bystanders' probability of performing CPR. We propose an "intention-focused" model for the bystander CPR performance utilizing validated behavioral theory. This model describes a framework that may predict CPR performance, with intention as the key determinant of this behavior. This model may provide specific targets for strengthening the intention to perform CPR, which could lead to increased bystander rates.