Sociodemographic factors associated with paediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A systematic review.
Resuscitation · 2023-08-09 · Systematic review
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Paediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (POHCA) is associated with poor survival and severe neurological sequelae. We conducted a systematic review on the impact of sociodemographic factors across different stages of POHCA. METHODS: We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Web of Science from database inception to October 2022. We included studies examining the association between sociodemographic factors (i.e., race, ethnicity, migrant status and socioeconomic status [SES]) and POHCA risk, bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) provision, bystander automated external defibrillator (AED) application, survival (at or 30-days post-discharge), and neurological outcome. We synthesized the data qualitatively. RESULTS: We screened 11,097 citations and included 18 articles (arising from 15 studies). There were 4 articles reporting on POHCA risk, 5 on bystander CPR provision, 3 on bystander AED application, 13 on survival, and 6 on neurological outcome. In all studies on POHCA risk, significant differences were found across racial groups, with minority populations being disproportionately impacted. There were no articles reporting on the association between SES and POHCA risk. Bystander CPR provision was consistently associated with race and ethnicity, with disparities impacting Black and Hispanic children. The association between bystander CPR provision and SES was variable. There was little evidence of socioeconomic or racial disparities in studies on bystander AED application, survival, and neurological outcome, particularly across adjusted analyses. CONCLUSIONS: Race and ethnicity are likely associated with POHCA risk and bystander CPR provision. These findings highlight the importance of prioritizing at-risk groups in POHCA prevention and intervention efforts. Further research is needed to understand underlying mechanisms.
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Automated external defibrillator · Bystanders · Children · Equity & disparities · Mortality & survival · Quality of life & function
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