Table 2.
Summary of results pre- and post-intervention
| Outcome measure | Cycle 1 (pre-intervention) | Cycle 2 (post-intervention) | p values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of patients, n | 181 | 176 | N/A |
| A CPR status in EPR toolbar, n (%) | 181 (100) | 176 (100) | N/A |
| Number with DNACPR, n (%) | 133 (73) | 126 (72) | p=0.6 |
| Explanatory e-DNACPR form present, n (%) | 113 (85) | 126 (100) | p<0.0001 |
| Decision made within 48 hours of admission, n (%) | 82 (62) | 91 (72) | p=0.07 |
| DNACPR communicated to GP on discharge, n (%) | 27 (79) | 71 (90) | p<0.0001 |
| Documented discussion with: | |||
| patient or relative, n (%) | 92 (69) | 87 (69) | p=0.98 |
| MDT, n (%) | 17 (13) | 72 (57) | p<0.0001 |
| senior doctor,a n (%) | 115 (86) | 117 (93) | p=0.09 |
a= ST3 registrar or above; CPR = cardiopulmonary resuscitation; DNACPR = do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation; EPR = electronic patient record; MDT = multidisciplinary team; N/A = not applicable.