Iso-lating optimal automated external defibrillator signage: An international survey
Introduction: This study investigated the public’s preference to a recognisable and meaningful signage for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in alignment with ISO 7010 standards, aiming to identify improvements for better public awareness and response during out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (O...
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| description | Introduction: This study investigated the public’s preference to a recognisable and meaningful signage for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in alignment with ISO 7010 standards, aiming to identify improvements for better public awareness and response during out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA). Methods: A survey was administered via SurveyMonkey® and Heart of the Nation’s social media. The survey evaluated recognition of ISO signage colors and AED symbols, and preferences for alternative AED signs. Baseline data including geographic location, industry employment, and first aid training were collected. Results: A total of 935 responses were received (Heart of the Nation’s social media (n = 244) Survey Monkey’s (paid, and independent of Heart of the Nation, n = 691). There were 511 from the US and Canada (54.65 %), 222 from the UK and Europe (23.76 %), 133 from the Asia Pacific (14.22 %), 6 from South America (0.64 %), 2 from the Middle East (0.21 %), and 61 from other territories (6.53 %). Among participants, 455 (48.66 %) were first aid trained. The healthcare sector was the most common employment (n = 155, 16.58 %). Only 187 (20 %) participants correctly identified the ISO AED sign. The preferred sign was a yellow sign with a red heart and blue font, chosen by 252 (27 %) participants. Conclusion: Current ISO 7010 AED signage is not widely recognised, and is only correctly interpreted by a small percentage of the public. The study suggests a need for more intuitive and visually distinct signage, such as the preferred yellow sign, to improve visibility and understanding, thereby enhancing AED accessibility and usage in OHCA. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-42e6a62b0c174571a381ed5ac71a01f32024-12-21T04:29:53ZengElsevierResuscitation Plus2666-52042024-12-0120100798Iso-lating optimal automated external defibrillator signage: An international surveyBrandon Stretton0Gregory Page1Joshua Kovoor2Ammar Zaka3Aashray Gupta4Stephen Bacchi5Anjalee Amarasekera6Anoja Gunaratne7Aravinda Thiagalingam8Gopal Sivagangabalan9Pramesh Kovoor10Adelaide Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia; Health and Information, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia; Heart of the Nation, Sydney, AustraliaHeart of the Nation, Sydney, AustraliaAdelaide Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia; Health and Information, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia; Heart of the Nation, Sydney, Australia; Ballarat Base Hospital, Grampians Health, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia; Department of Cardiology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales 2145, AustraliaHealth and Information, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia; Department of Cardiology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales 2145, AustraliaAdelaide Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia; Health and Information, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, AustraliaAdelaide Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia; Health and Information, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, AustraliaDepartment of Cardiology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales 2145, AustraliaDepartment of Cardiology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales 2145, AustraliaDepartment of Cardiology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales 2145, AustraliaDepartment of Cardiology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales 2145, AustraliaHealth and Information, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia; Heart of the Nation, Sydney, Australia; Department of Cardiology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales 2145, Australia; Corresponding author at: Senior Staff Specialist, Department of Cardiology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales 2145, Australia.Introduction: This study investigated the public’s preference to a recognisable and meaningful signage for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in alignment with ISO 7010 standards, aiming to identify improvements for better public awareness and response during out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA). Methods: A survey was administered via SurveyMonkey® and Heart of the Nation’s social media. The survey evaluated recognition of ISO signage colors and AED symbols, and preferences for alternative AED signs. Baseline data including geographic location, industry employment, and first aid training were collected. Results: A total of 935 responses were received (Heart of the Nation’s social media (n = 244) Survey Monkey’s (paid, and independent of Heart of the Nation, n = 691). There were 511 from the US and Canada (54.65 %), 222 from the UK and Europe (23.76 %), 133 from the Asia Pacific (14.22 %), 6 from South America (0.64 %), 2 from the Middle East (0.21 %), and 61 from other territories (6.53 %). Among participants, 455 (48.66 %) were first aid trained. The healthcare sector was the most common employment (n = 155, 16.58 %). Only 187 (20 %) participants correctly identified the ISO AED sign. The preferred sign was a yellow sign with a red heart and blue font, chosen by 252 (27 %) participants. Conclusion: Current ISO 7010 AED signage is not widely recognised, and is only correctly interpreted by a small percentage of the public. The study suggests a need for more intuitive and visually distinct signage, such as the preferred yellow sign, to improve visibility and understanding, thereby enhancing AED accessibility and usage in OHCA.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666520424002492Cardiopulmonary ResuscitationOut of Hospital Cardiac ArrestAutomated External DefibrillatorDefibrillationBystander CPR |
| spellingShingle | Brandon Stretton Gregory Page Joshua Kovoor Ammar Zaka Aashray Gupta Stephen Bacchi Anjalee Amarasekera Anoja Gunaratne Aravinda Thiagalingam Gopal Sivagangabalan Pramesh Kovoor Iso-lating optimal automated external defibrillator signage: An international survey Resuscitation Plus Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Automated External Defibrillator Defibrillation Bystander CPR |
| title | Iso-lating optimal automated external defibrillator signage: An international survey |
| title_full | Iso-lating optimal automated external defibrillator signage: An international survey |
| title_fullStr | Iso-lating optimal automated external defibrillator signage: An international survey |
| title_full_unstemmed | Iso-lating optimal automated external defibrillator signage: An international survey |
| title_short | Iso-lating optimal automated external defibrillator signage: An international survey |
| title_sort | iso lating optimal automated external defibrillator signage an international survey |
| topic | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Automated External Defibrillator Defibrillation Bystander CPR |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666520424002492 |
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