Posts discussing academic research, clinical studies and new evidence in the field of cardiac arrest survivorship, outcomes and care.
This very short survey is a follow-up to one we did when SCA UK was young. We conducted a simple poll to find out if survivors’ needs were met by the NHS. The results were perhaps not surprising to those in the group but have things changed in the years since? Please note that all … Read more
Last week we announced a new study that looks to produce a patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) of cardiac arrest survivorship and health-related quality of life. This is the CASHQoL study and is an international collaborative effort run by Warwick Medical School. What is a patient-reported outcome measure? These are tools measuring outcomes that matter to … Read more
It was evident from the very first SCA UK meetup that a resuscitation event wasn’t just about the survivor, but everyone else involved – especially partners or other loved ones. However, in the aftermath of the event, it’s all about the survivor, getting them back to health and a good quality of life. Of course, … Read more