Resuscitation training for cardiac patients and their relatives--its effect on anxiety. |
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Authors: | C A McLauchlan A Ward N M Murphy M J Griffith D V Skinner A J Camm |
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Affiliation: | Department of Accident and Emergency Medicine, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK. |
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Abstract: | It is feared by many doctors that teaching basic life support (BLS) to high risk cardiac patients or a member of the family increases their anxiety. We trained a group of patients with recurrent ventricular tachycardia in BLS together with a friend or family member. Measurement of anxiety before and three months after training demonstrated a reduction in anxiety in both groups. This suggests that basic life support training can be targeted to high risk groups without fear of increasing anxiety. |
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