Knowledge and training willingness toward cardiopulmonary resuscitation among healthcare professionals in a tertiary rehabilitation hospital: a cross-sectional study

Healthcare professionals in rehabilitation hospitals demonstrate suboptimal CPR knowledge with significant interdepartmental variations, falling substantially below international standards. Despite knowledge gaps, high training willingness (> 90%) provides opportunities for successful program implementation. Professional title, department type, years of experience, and recent training are independently associated with CPR competency. Department-specific, competency-based training programs addressing unique rehabilitation scenarios are urgently needed. Implementation should prioritize: (1) simulation-based quarterly sessions targeting staff with scores < 60 points, (2) flexible scheduling with micro-learning modules to address workload barriers, and (3) age-stratified training protocols for staff ≥ 45 years. Long-term strategies should include inter-institutional research networks and certification programs to establish specialized emergency care standards.