Assessment of layperson knowledge of AED use in sports clubs

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dc.contributor.authorRyan, Paul
dc.contributor.authorTwomey, G.
dc.contributor.authorFalvey, Éanna
dc.date.accessioned2021-10-12T13:05:53Z
dc.date.available2021-10-12T13:05:53Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.date.updated2021-10-12T12:59:00Z
dc.description.abstractAims: To investigate knowledge and attitudes among sports club members toward AEDs, and to examine the potential benefits of an educational programme as an intervention for increasing awareness and willingness to use an AED. Methods: A number of selected sports clubs were visited, and participants aged ≥16 were asked to complete a questionnaire relating to current awareness and attitudes toward AEDs, and their willingness to use the device. Each participant then attended a 2-hour small-group teaching session where they were educated on the role and use of an AED, with opportunity to practice AED use in a controlled environment. After receiving teaching, each individual again completed the questionnaire. Results: 142 people participated in the study. Before teaching, the average level of knowledge regarding AED use was relatively low. The most common reason identified for unwillingness to operate an AED was lack of knowledge on how to correctly use the device. Paired data analysis showed that attendance at a 2-hour educational programme led to a significant improvement in layperson awareness and understanding of AED use. After teaching, 77.5%(n=110) of participants reported that they would definitely be willing to use an AED, compared with 20.4%(n=30) before teaching. Conclusion: A structured educational programme can increase layperson awareness, confidence and willingness to operate an AEDen
dc.description.statusPeer revieweden
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dc.identifier.articleidP405en
dc.identifier.citationRyan, P., Twomey, G. and Falvey, É. (2021) 'Assessment of layperson knowledge of AED use in sports clubs', Irish Medical Journal, 114(7), P405 (9pp). Available at: http://www.imj.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Assessment-of-Layperson-Knowledge-of-AED-use-in-Sports-Clubs.pdf (Accessed: 12 October 2021)en
dc.identifier.endpage9en
dc.identifier.issn0332-3102
dc.identifier.issued7en
dc.identifier.journaltitleIrish Medical Journalen
dc.identifier.startpage1en
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10468/12088
dc.identifier.volume114en
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherIrish Medical Organisationen
dc.relation.urihttp://www.imj.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Assessment-of-Layperson-Knowledge-of-AED-use-in-Sports-Clubs.pdf
dc.relation.urihttp://imj.ie/irish-medical-journal-july-august-2021-vol-114-no-7/
dc.rights© 2021, Irish Medical Journal. All rights reserved.en
dc.subjectLaypersonen
dc.subjectAEDen
dc.titleAssessment of layperson knowledge of AED use in sports clubsen
dc.typeArticle (peer-reviewed)en
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