Table 2 Frequency distribution of selected items of EMTs’ attitudes towards FPDR (N = 237)
scale item Standardized attitude score Mean (43.69 ± 19.40). | Strongly disagree/Disagree (points 1–2), N (%) | Don’t know (Points 3), N (%) | Agree/strongly agree (Points 4–5), N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
CPR process too distressing for family members. | 3 (1.3) | 3 (1.3) | 231 (97.4) |
Family members may interfere on the CPR process | 22 (9.3) | 9 (3.8) | 206 (86.9) |
The presence of Family members will prolong CPR and make the decision to stop more difficult. | 26 (11.0) | 15 (6.2) | 196 (82.8) |
Emotional stress for EMTs’ is increased by the presence of Family members. | 34 (14.3) | 12 (5.1) | 191 (80.6) |
FPDR improves their understanding of CPR. | 47 (19.8) | 37 (15.6) | 153 (64.6) |
FPDR allows relatives to ensure that everything has been done. | 59 (24.9) | 22 (9.3) | 156 (65.8) |
FPDR makes them more ready to accept the patient’s death and eases the grieving process for the family. | 56 (23.6) | 31 (13.1) | 150 (63.3) |