Table 3 Frequency distribution of attitudes toward ALS
Attitude questions | Answers |
|---|---|
I feel that my internship training is adequate to equip me to handle resuscitation confidently (n = 57) | Yes 9 (15.8 %) |
No 43 (75.4 %) | |
Not sure 5 (8.8 %) | |
Resuscitation should be initiated by a senior Medical Officer (n = 393) | Yes 61 (15.5 %) |
No 308 (78.4 %) | |
Not sure 24 (6.1 %) | |
All junior doctors should have Advanced Life Support (ALS) course training before practice (n = 399) | Yes 391 (98.0 %) |
No 4 (1.0 %) | |
Not sure 4 (1.0 %) | |
ALS course should be taught during undergraduate years (n = 400) | Yes 385 (96.3 %) |
No 10 (2.5 %) | |
Not sure 5 (1.3 %) | |
Are you confident enough in selecting or giving emergency drugs (n = 402) | Yes 84 (20.9 %) |
No 223 (55.5 %) | |
Not sure 95 (23.6 %) | |
Do you think that the ALS course should be reevaluted frequently (n = 397) | Yes 375 (94.5 %) |
No 22 (5.5 %) | |
Do you think that you are confident enough in saving a life with your ALS knowledge (n = 399) | Yes 128 (32.1 %) |
No 130 (32.6 %) | |
Not sure 141 (35.3 %) |