Telephone follow-up successful (n=56); demographics, Glasgow Outcome Score-Extended and EQ-5D results
| N (%) | |
| Occupation (n=47) | |
| Student | 10 (21) |
| Other tradespersons | 4 (8) |
| Construction | 3 (6) |
| Immediate sales and related workers | 3 (6) |
| Business and administration associate professionals | 2 (4) |
| Business IT | 2 (4) |
| Other associate professionals | 2 (4) |
| Immediate service workers | 2 (4) |
| Intermediate plant operators | 2 (4) |
| Managing supervisors | 2 (4) |
| Associate professionals | 2 (4) |
| Other | 19 (40) |
| Returned to work after OHCA | 32 (68) |
| Returned to same role | 22 (47) |
| Education (n=56) | |
| Advanced diploma, diploma or certificate | 17 (30) |
| Bachelor degree | 9 (16) |
| Did not go to school | 1 (1) |
| Other | 3 (5) |
| Postgraduate degree | 3 (5) |
| Year 12 or equivalent | 7 (13) |
| Year 8 or equivalent | 3 (5) |
| Year 9–11 or equivalent | 13 (24) |
| Living situation (n=56) | |
| Home (independent) | 47 (84) |
| Home (with additional care) | 7 (12) |
| Nursing Home | 2 (4) |
| Glasgow Outcome Score-Extended | |
| Is the person able to obey simple commands? Yes | 56 (100) |
| Is the assistance of another person at home essential every day for ADLs? Yes | 9 (16) |
| Was this necessary prior to the OHCA? Yes | 2 (3.5) |
| Are they able to shop without assistance? Yes | 47 (84) |
| Are they able to travel locally without assistance? Yes | 47 (84) |
| Are they currently able to work to previous capacity? Yes | 23 (41) |
| Are they able to resume regular social and leisure activities outside? Yes | 31 (55) |
| Are there psychological problems resulting in family or friendship disruptions? Yes | 0 (0) |
| Are there any other current problems due to OHCA affecting daily life? Yes | 6 (11) |
| EQ-5D (n=56) | |
| Mobility | |
| No problems | 42 (75) |
| Some problems | 11 (19.6) |
| Confined to bed | 3 (5.3) |
| Personal care | |
| No problems | 42 (75) |
| Some problems | 11 (19.6) |
| Unable to wash or dress yourself | 3 (5.4) |
| Usual activities | |
| No problems performing usual activities | 37 (66) |
| Some problems | 14 (25) |
| Unable | 5 (9) |
| Pain or discomfort | |
| No pain or discomfort | 40 (71.4) |
| Moderate | 15 (26.8) |
| Extreme | 0 (0) |
| Unknown | 1 (1.8) |
| Anxiety or depression | |
| Not anxious or depressed | 22 (39.3) |
| Moderately anxious | 27 (48.2) |
| Extremely anxious | 7 (12.5) |
OHCA, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.