U.S., May 27 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07607808) titled 'Psychological Stress and Support Needs of Volunteer First Responders After Smartphone-based Cardiac Arrest Alerts' on May 08.
Brief Summary: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is a serious emergency. In many areas, trained volunteers are alerted by a smartphone app to help before emergency services arrive. While this can save lives, these situations can also be emotionally stressful for the volunteers. This study looks at how these experiences affect volunteer first responders and how they cope with them. It also examines whether a structured follow-up conversation after an event can help reduce stress.
People who respond to a cardiac a...