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http://dx.doi.org/10.14408/KJEMS.2014.18.2.095

Awareness of and ethical attitude toward "Do Not Resuscitate"orders in 119 emergency medical technicians  

Lee, Jung-Eun (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Dongnam Health University)
Koh, Bong-Yeun (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Dongnam Health University)
Kim, Gyoung-Yong (Gyeonggi-do Fire Service Academy)
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The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services / v.18, no.2, 2014 , pp. 95-108 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This descriptive study examined awareness of and ethical attitudes associated with Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders in 119 emergency medical technicians (EMTs). Method: In total, 255 paramedics and basic EMTs completed questionnaires between March and May, 2013. Data were analyzed using the SPSS WIN 18.0 program. Results: A chi-square analysis revealed significantly different responses given by paramedics and basic EMTs: Paramedics gave "the reason in which DNR is not necessary", as being "due to unclear DNR decision time" whereas basic EMTs answered that this was "due to a legal problem" ($x^2$ = 12.680, p < .05). Paramedics disagreed with the statement, "It is natural for medical teams to have less interest in patients with DNT orders", whereas basic EMTs agreed with the statement ($x^2$ = 6.666, p < .05). Conclusion: A unified manual on attitude toward DNR orders, taking account of social and culture factors, needs to be developed. This research provides a base line for future research.
Keywords
Do not resuscitate; Awareness; Ethical attitude;
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