Application of the "Plan-Do-Study-Act" Model to Improve Survival after Cardiac Arrest in Korea: A Case Study.

Joo Yeong KimHanjin ChoJong-Hak ParkJoo-Hyun SongSungwoo MoonHongjae LeeHyun Ju YangJuliana Tolles Nichole BossonRoger J Lewis

Published in: Prehospital and disaster medicine (2019)

In this case study, there were no observed improvements in outcomes from OHCA after the targeted intervention to improve out-of-hospital CPR. However, utilizing the PDSA model for QI, the designated level of the treating hospital was found to be a significant predictor of survival in the post-period, identifying the next target for intervention.

Keyphrases

cardiac arrest
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
randomized controlled trial
healthcare
acute care
adverse drug
emergency department
drug delivery