Abstract

Background: The preparedness of health care providers to respond to cardiopulmonary resuscitation while patients are in a prone position cannot be underestimated.

Objective: This study aims to develop a tool to assess the healthcare providers' preparedness to perform prone position cardiopulmonary resuscitation and to undertake an exploratory factor analysis.

Methods: A mixed-methods approach incorporating both qualitative and quantitative design used. An English language preparedness tool constructed and tested for its validity and reliability. An exploratory factor analysis undertaken among a convenience sample of 305 health care providers in different healthcare sectors in Jordan.

Results: The exploratory factor analysis resulted in a three-factor solution that explained 69.51% of the Variance. These factors are competency and confidence, planning and training, support and resource availability. The overall Cronbach's alpha is 0.959, which indicates very good internal consistency. The final version of the tool consisted of 26 items that measure health care providers' preparedness to perform prone position cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Conclusion: The final constructed prone position cardiopulmonary resuscitation tool found to be a valid and reliable tool. Moreover, the development of that tool represents a significant step towards assessing health care providers’ preparedness to perform prone position CPR. By providing a standardized and comprehensive assessment tool; healthcare facilities can identify gaps in their readiness and implement targeted interventions to enhance their capabilities.

Implications for nursing: The findings equip clinical nurse educators with a valuable tool to assess healthcare providers' educational needs regarding prone position CPR, guiding the creation of targeted staff development programs.