Research and Publications
Research evidence and insights
Our work is grounded in evidence-based research, which shapes every aspect of Cadre’s design to support survivors and co-survivors throughout the sudden cardiac arrest journey.
“I can’t unsee him lying in my kitchen”: Understanding the trauma of family member witness a loved one’s cardiac
An article that explores the unique trauma experienced by family members who witness their loved ones' cardiac arrests result in ongoing distress, fear of recurrence, delayed recognition, and psychological disconnect from others' expectations .
Moving from physical survival to psychologic recovery: a study of survivor perspectives on long-term outcome after sudden cardiac arrest
A qualitative interview of 32 cardiac arrest survivors and family members to highlight the critical importance of physical and psychological recovery, return to work, and family support as long-term outcomes
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivorship: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
A comprehensive review of the role of the cardiac arrest resuscitation care system to include patients, caregivers, and rehabilitative healthcare partners, which are central to the cardiac arrest survivorship.
Life after cardiac arrest: The importance of engaging with the ‘forgotten patient’
An editorial explaining how surviving a cardiac arrest can affect patients and their family members, caregivers, with long‑lasting emotional trauma. Healthcare systems must recognize and provide dedicated, long‑term psychological support and follow‑up for them.
Partnering with survivors & families to determine research priorities for adult out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership
A partnership program with cardiac arrest survivors, to identify the top 10 most important research priorities for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, using public engagement.
