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.
CARESS: a study protocol for the feasibility testing of an online psychosocial and exercise rehabilitation programme for cardiac arrest survivors and co-survivors
A program developed in collaboration researchers and cardiac arrest survivors to help patient recover after cardiac arrest. The program recognizes that both survivors and their co-survivors face significant physical and emotional challenges after a cardiac arrest. Many don't receive adequate support after leaving the hospital .
Physical, psychological, cognitive, social health outcomes, and health-related quality of life in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survivors and co-survivors: 3-month outcomes from the QualiCAS
A cohort study that followed cardiac arrest survivors along with their caregivers for 3 months after leaving the hospital. Although most survivors could live independently and returned to work, most often had lingering cognitive and physical issues, their caregivers also experienced significant emotional strain.
The role of in-hospital traumatic distress after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in later fatigue, sleep quality, and health-related quality of life
A prospective study that followed cardiac arrest survivors outside the hospital in Denmark. The study found that about 4 in 10 survivors still had significant fatigue 3 months later, linking to early emotional distress. The researchers suggest that treating traumatic stress early during hospitalization might help reduce exhaustion and improve recovery.
Postcardiac Arrest Care Clinics and Multidisciplinary Outpatient Follow Up
A review describes a new cardiac arrest recovery clinic program that helps survivors after leaving the ICU. The clinic uses a team of specialists to help screening for hidden memory, thinking, mood, and physical problems of survivors, connects them to therapies, and track their progress over time.
Organizations supporting cardiac arrest survivors: An exploratory survey of organizational structures and activities
A survey that aims to explore survivor support organisations worldwide. Only eight groups were found that fill gaps in care for survivors after hospital stay. But they are hard to find, and poorly linked to health services. Stronger connections with healthcare are needed so more survivors can get long‑term support.
