Psychologic Effects of Automated External Defibrillator Training: A Randomized Trial

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• Personal Author:
  Damon S ; Diehr P ; Meischke H ; Phelps R ; Rea T
• Description:
  Objective: The objective of this study was to test whether an automated external defibrillator (AED) training program would positively affect the mental health of family members of high-risk patients. Methods: A total of 305 patients with ischemic heart disease and their family members were randomized to 1 of 4 AED training programs: 2 video-based training programs and 2 face-to-face training programs that emphasized self-efficacy and perceived control. Patients and family members were surveyed at baseline and 3 and 9 months postischemic event on demographic characteristics, measures of quality of life (Short Form-36), self-efficacy, and perceived control. For this study, family members were the focus rather than the patients. Results: Regression analyses showed that family members in the face-to-face training programs did not score better on any of the mental health status variables than family members who participated in the other training programs except for an increase in self-efficacy beliefs at 3 months after training. Conclusion: The findings suggest that a specifically designed AED training program emphasizing self-efficacy and perceived control beliefs is not likely to enhance family member mental health. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Cardiovascular Diseases Cardiovascular System Family Mental Health Nervous System Occupational Health Safety Staff Development
• Keywords:
  Author Keywords: Ischemic Heart Disease Automated External Defibrillator Cardiovascular Disease Families Mental Health Psychological Effects Psychological Factors Training
• ISSN:
  0147-9563
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Grant
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  OSHA Region 10 ; Washington
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  40
• Issue:
  6
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20056937
• Citation:
  Heart Lung 2011 Nov-Dec; 40(6):502-510
• Contact Point Address:
  Hendrika Meischke, PhD, MPH, Department of Health Services, Box 357660, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-7232
• Email:
  hendrika@u.washington.edu
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2012
• Performing Organization:
  University of Washington
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care
• End Date:
  20250630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/214428/cdc_214428_DS1.pdf
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