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Identifying the Alarm Fatigue Status of Nurses Working In Cardiac Intensive Care Units: A Mixed-Design Study.
Yasemin Güner1, Melek Üçüncüoğlu2
1Yasemin Güner is a lecturer, Department of Medical Education, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey.
Summary
Nurses in cardiac intensive care units experience moderate alarm fatigue, impacting patient care. Addressing alarm fatigue requires a multidimensional approach involving nurses, patients, and institutions.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Nursing
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Alarm fatigue in cardiac intensive care units (CICUs) poses a significant risk to patient safety.
- Effective recognition and management of alarm fatigue are crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess alarm fatigue levels in CICU nurses.
- To identify factors contributing to alarm fatigue.
- To gather nurses' recommendations for mitigating alarm fatigue.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods study combining quantitative and qualitative data.
- Involved 78 nurses from two hospitals (coronary and cardiovascular surgery ICUs).
- Utilized questionnaires and semi-structured interviews.
Main Results:
- Nurses reported moderate levels of alarm fatigue, linked to increased discomfort with alarms.
- Qualitative analysis identified five key themes: organizational aspects, nurse awareness, alarm causes, and effects on nurses and patients.
Conclusions:
- Alarm fatigue in CICUs is a complex issue involving multiple stakeholders.
- Future research should explore organizational culture and provide comprehensive alarm management training for nurses.
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