title: Knowledge of resuscitation.
abstract: This paper describes an exploration of nurses' levels of knowledge over 6 months following a resuscitation workshop. Two concurrent but separate studies were run in the acute specialties of cardiac services and intensive care. The tools used were three identical questionnaires distributed at 3-monthly intervals, using the United Kingdom and European Resuscitation Council's guidelines (BLS Working Part of the ERC 1992) as the standard. The results of the questionnaire were supported by a semi-structured interview and workshop evaluation. The results show that initially knowledge levels were poor but that an increase in knowledge was observed over the 6 months. The results prompt recommendations in the form of education, clinical practice and further research.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Inwood
mesh_terms: D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000451:nursing; D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000193:education*; D003422:Critical Care; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D004521:Educational Measurement; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires