ArticleAfrican journal of emergency medicine : Revue africaine de la medecine d'urgence2025
Nurses' knowledge and self-reported adherence to advanced life support guidelines during in-hospital cardiac arrest in a referral hospital in Ghana.
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Abstract
Introduction: Adherence to Advanced Life Support guidelines is vital for improving patient survival during a cardiac arrest. Nurses are often the first responders during inhospital cardiac arrests. This study assessed nurses' knowledge of advanced life support guidelines and their self-reported adherence to recommended practices during in-hospital cardiac arrest. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed. Using simple random sampling, 138 registered nurses were recruited from the New Tafo Government Hospital in Ghana. A structured questionnaire was used to collect relevant data on the participants' sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge on and self-reported adherence to advanced life support guidelines. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for analysis. Results: Less than half (39.9%) of nurses demonstrated good knowledge of advanced life support guidelines, with a similar proportion (34.8%) showing high self-reported adherence to advanced life support guidelines in simulated scenarios, and confidence level (39.8%) in responding to a cardiac arrest. Most respondents (65.2%) had never performed CPR in a clinical setting, and only 22.5% had participated in a simulation exercise. Recent advanced life support training (within the past 12 months) and greater years of clinical experience were significantly associated with higher knowledge levels. Discussion: Nurses' knowledge of and self-reported adherence to advanced life support guidelines, as well as confidence level in responding to a cardiac arrest situation were low. Regular, structured advanced life support refresher training incorporating simulation and practical drills is essential to enhance nurses' readiness and performance during cardiac emergencies.
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