Nurses' Experience Implementing an Automated Video Monitoring System to Decrease the Risk of Patient Falls during a...

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Information Systems
• Patient Safety Technology
• Nursing Informatics

Background:

• Healthcare relies on sociotechnical systems integrating information systems (IS) and information technology (IT).
• Automated video monitoring systems (AVMS) are implemented in hospitals to address patient and provider challenges.
• The Ocuvera AVMS is currently used in over 30 healthcare facilities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess nurses' evolving attitudes towards the implementation of AVMS.
• To evaluate the impact of a training program on nurses' perceptions of AVMS.
• To correlate attitudes with patient safety outcomes.

Main Methods:

• Longitudinal evaluation of nurses' attitudes during AVMS training.
• Application of the Job Demands-Resources (JDR) model.
• Analysis of patient fall data (unassisted falls from bed) from baseline to intervention periods.

Main Results:

• Nurses' perceptions of AVMS usefulness significantly increased over time.
• Perceptions of usefulness were positively linked to social influence and behavioral control.
• A significant reduction in unassisted bed falls was observed post-AVMS implementation.

Conclusions:

• AVMS implementation, supported by training, positively influences nurses' attitudes and perceived control.
• AVMS is an effective intervention for enhancing patient safety by reducing falls.
• Hospital leaders should consider AVMS adoption to improve patient well-being.