Figure 1: Manuel chest compression

Figure 2: Mechanic chest compression

 

1

What did you think/ How did you feel when you saw/ watched an MCCD used on a patient for cardiopulmonary resuscitation? How did the fact that this device was being used on a patient make you feel as a nurse/doctor/ nursing student?

 

2

What do you think about using/ not using these devices on patients within the system of patient care? In other words, should such devices be used on patiens, or should manpower be used instead?

They should be used…Explain why.

They shouldn’t be used…Explain why not.

Table 1: Open-ended questions asked during the interview

The demographic findings of the study group

Participants (n=15)

Gender

 

Male

4

Female

11

Age

On Average

Doctors (5)

39

Nurses (5)

34

4th year intern nursing students (5)

21

ER service duty

 

Academical personal

2

Specialists

2

Assistant doctors

1

ER nurses in charge

1

ER nurses

4

4th year intern nursing students

5

Terms of Office

 

6 weeks

5

1-5 years

10

Table 2: The demographic findings of the study group

THEME 1

There are superior features supporting the use of mechanical chest compression device

Subtheme 1

It is more standard, systematic, regular, and effective

Subtheme 2

It provides the team with support in long CPR processes

THEME 2

The addiction and the interest in fast technological improvements

Subtheme 1

The interest in technology and being enthusiastic about using it, when not available, feeling the absence of it

 

Subtheme 2

Mechanical chest compression devices are being compared to the other equipment used in the emergency department

THEME 3

The dominant view as to a return to expert manpower and human touch

Subtheme 1

Contacting patients at the hardest time and the necessity of expressing emotions.

Subtheme 2

The need for contact and transfer of emotional intensity in patients’ time of need

THEME4

Factors affecting the decision of using a mechanical chest compression device.

Subtheme 1

The necessity of having enough proof supporting the use of this device.

Subtheme 2

The importance of selecting patients for the use of mechanical chest compression device.

 

THEME 5

Emergency medical personnel with medical and nursing students need to address both the heart massage using MCCDs and a heart massage using CPR as a life-saving procedure.

Table 3: Themes and Subthemes