Student nurses self-confidence and perceptions of the risk and benefits associated with family-witnessed resuscitation – a cross sectional survey

Bray, Isabelle; Albarran, John; Kenny, Gerard; Williams, Rachel; Pontin, David

Abstract

Family-witnessed resuscitation (FWR) has become more widespread in the UK since the 1990s. It remains controversial with many health care professionals citing concerns about 1) the long-term effects for the family member and 2) fears about their ability to do their job in the presence of a distressed family member.

Previous studies have sought the views of healthcare professionals about FWR. Although education is likely to play an important role in changing culture, little is known about the views of student nurses in the UK towards FWR.
 
Two scales have been developed to measure the perceived risks and benefits (RB) of FWR and self-confidence (SC) in managing FWR. These scales have been validated with qualified nurses and doctors1,2.

The aim of this study is to validate these tools for use with student nurses, and to report on their attitudes and beliefs about FWR.

• Presentation Conference Type: Poster
• Conference Name: Southwest Public Health Scientific Conference
• Start Date: Feb 1, 2016
• End Date: Feb 1, 2016
• Acceptance Date: Jan 6, 2016
• Publication Date: Feb 1, 2016
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 7, 2019
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: family witnessed resuscitation, student nurses, self-confidence, risks and benefits
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/914590
• Additional Information: Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : Southwest Public Health Scientific Conference 2016