P-30 A cross-sectional study on self-perceived comfort and competence of doctors and nurses during code blue events at Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation from August to September 2025: identifying
Author(s):
J Ramah, S Ally, N Corbin, S Phillips, C Rajnauth
Type Of Study:
- Descriptive Study
- Qualitative
- Observational Study
Year of Presentation:
2026
Objective: Effective management of Code Blue situations
is critical in hospital settings; thus, the main objective is to
assess doctors’ and nurses’ preparedness and performance
in Code Blue situations by examining self-perceived comfort, competence, and knowledge, and the influence of prior
experience, training, psychological factors, and perceived
challenges.
Methods: A qualitative descriptive cross-sectional survey of 245 inpatient doctors and nurses at Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation assessed demographics, training, selfperceived comfort/competence, challenges, and resuscitation knowledge. Ethical approvals obtained. Data entered in Excel, cleaned, and analyzed in SPSS. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were applied to examine associations with a statistical significance of α=0.05
Results: Among 245 participants, doctors had greater Code Blue exposure and more active resuscitation roles than nurses, who more frequently assumed recorder or runner duties. Comfort levels were significantly associated with experience, with doctors reporting higher comfort and more frequent participation in Code Blue events. Up-to-date certification showed a positive but non-significant relationship with competence and knowledge (χ²(6)=22.99, p=0.08). Psychological factors significantly influenced perceived readiness (χ²(2)=6.07, p=0.048), with doctors reporting higher levels of anxiety and stress, while nurses reported greater emotional strain. Internal consistency for psychological items was low (Cronbach’s α=0.49).
Conclusion: Although medical and nursing staff generally felt confident in their resuscitation abilities, notable differences emerged across professions, scopes of clinical experience, and levels of Code Blue exposure. These results underscore the need to guide institutional policy regarding the enhancement of emergency preparedness through simulation-based training programmes and the provision of psychological support, with the potential to improve patient outcomes.