Research Archives

Exploring the Experience of Children Who Have Provided Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the Impact of CPR Training

King's College London study on children who have performed CPR

Providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during a cardiac emergency can be an unsettling and even traumatic experience. As CPR training becomes more prevalent in schools, it’s crucial that we understand the potential psychological impact on children and teens. I am part of a new research study from King’s College London that aims to explore the experiences … Read more

Recovery and Expectations for Cardiac Arrest Survivors: Insights from Recent Research

by Paul Swindell

Research on recovery and rehabilitation expectations for cardiac arrest survivors

For those who have survived a cardiac arrest, a long and winding road of rehabilitation lies ahead. Emerging research provides some guideposts on what survivors may expect during the recovery process regarding regaining function, independence, and quality of life. Light at the End of the Tunnel A recent study published in JAMA Neurology offered a … Read more

Improving Recovery after an SCA & ICD Implantation with the SCT Intervention

by Paul Swindell

Social cognitive theory intervention for ICD recipients and cardiac arrest survivors

Surviving a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can be a traumatic experience that affects both physical and psychological well-being. In a recent study published in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, researchers investigated the effectiveness of a social cognitive theory (SCT) intervention in improving the recovery of SCA survivors and other arrhythmia patients who received an implantable cardioverter defibrillator … Read more