Awareness of automated external defibrillators in the community: A local study

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Author
Baker, Colin
Loade, Carol
Crone, Diane
Date
2015-09-08Acceptance date
2015-07-28
Type
Article
Publisher
Mark Allen Healthcare
ISSN
1749-6403
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Introduction: Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are an important part of the Chain of Survival and provide a valuable first response to cardiac arrest. The National Defibrillator Programme instigated the installation of AEDs across England but there a need for greater local evidence concerning their installation. The aim of the study was to investigate the current status of AED provision within a single district within a county located in the South West UK. Methods: A mixed methods study was undertaken including a quantitative survey and qualitative interviews. Results: In total, 182 surveys were completed and seven interviews were undertaken with participants representing local organisations. Less than one third of organisations had installed AEDs and people were not clear on where the nearest AED was situated. Conclusions: Further awareness-raising is required to develop public knowledge and confidence concerning the location, role and use of community AEDs.
Journal/conference proceeding
British Journal of Cardiac Nursing;
Citation
Baker, C., Loade, C.L. and Crone, D. (2015) 'Awareness of automated external defibrillators in the community: a local study', British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, 10(9), pp.444-451. DOI: 10.12968/bjca.2015.10.9.444.
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Article published in British Journal of Cardiac Nursing on 08 September 2015 (online), available at: https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2015.10.9.444.