ABSTRACTS
First responder lecture surveys: Do Emergency Medicine physician-led lectures enhance knowledgeAuthor: Ranko Savic MD., MSc. | Emergency Medicine Resident Physician | Henry Ford Health System Associate Authors: Burdick, Jack, MD
Introduction Despite the majority of Emergency Medicine (EM) residency programs requiring lectures to be given to first responders during their training, there is no literature demonstrating that these lectures are beneficial, what topics are of interest, or barriers to receiving these lectures. This study used surveys to examine if lectures enhanced first responder knowledge, identified lecture topics of interest, and identified barriers to receiving lectures. Methods First responders from multiple fire stations in close proximity to a Detroit community hospital were utilized for this study (n=40). Pre- and post-lecture surveys utilizing a Likert scale and open ended questions were conducted. A cumulative ≥ 85% score of 5, 6, or 7 on the Likert scale was considered agreement for enhanced knowledge. Results Pre- and post-lecture surveys were completed by forty and thirty-nine first responders, respectively (response rate = 98%). First responders were either a trained paramedic, trained firefighter, or both. Knowledge was enhanced on the topics of "12 lead electrocardiograms", and "power of attorney (POA)" [IMAGE]. The most frequently noted topics of interest were "POA" and "do not resuscitate". The most frequently noted barriers to receiving lectures were "availability of physicians" and "scheduling difficulties with administration". Conclusions This study demonstrated that EM physician-led lectures enhanced first responder knowledge, elucidated lecture topics of interest and barriers to receiving lectures, which is novel and not previously studied in the literature. This research is ongoing with a subsequent lecture series and an aim to target a larger sample size with multiple agencies across Detroit.
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