Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Post-Cardiac Arrest Syndrome Among Chinese Physicians: A Dual-Center...

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Intensive Care Medicine
• Medical Education

Background:

• Post-cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS) presents significant cardiac and neurological challenges post-resuscitation.
• Effective PCAS management relies heavily on physician expertise in China.
• Physician knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding PCAS are crucial but understudied in China.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the current knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of physicians concerning post-cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS).
• To identify potential correlations between physicians' KAP levels regarding PCAS.
• To provide data for developing targeted interventions to improve PCAS care in China.

Main Methods:

• A dual-center cross-sectional study involving 551 physicians was conducted in June 2024.
• Self-developed questionnaires collected demographic and KAP data on post-cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS).
• Statistical analyses, including Spearman correlation and structural equation modeling (SEM), were employed to evaluate KAP relationships.

Main Results:

• Physicians demonstrated mean KAP scores indicating limited knowledge, negative attitudes, and proactive practices concerning PCAS.
• Significant positive correlations were found between knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding PCAS.
• SEM confirmed direct positive associations between knowledge and attitudes, knowledge and practices, and attitudes and practices.

Conclusions:

• Physicians in China exhibit suboptimal knowledge and attitudes towards post-cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS).
• While practices appear proactive, improvements in knowledge and attitudes are warranted.
• Targeted educational and behavioral interventions are recommended to enhance overall physician KAP for better PCAS management.