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Alkubati SA, Alsaqri SH, Alrubaiee GG, Almoliky MA, Alqalah TAH, Pasay-An E, Alrasheeday AM, Elsayed SM. Levels and Factors of Nurses' Alarm Fatigue in Critical Care Settings in Saudi Arabia: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study. J Multidiscip Healthc 2024; 17:793-803. [PMID: 38410522 PMCID: PMC10896094 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s452933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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Background A continuous and high frequency of alarms from monitoring and treatment devices can lead to nurses' sensory exhaustion and alarm fatigue in critical care settings. Aim The purpose of this study was to evaluate the level of alarm fatigue and determine the relationship between nurses' sociodemographic and work-related factors and the level of alarm fatigue in critical care settings in Hail City, Saudi Arabia. Methods Between May and July 2023, 298 nurses who worked in the emergency, intensive care, and critical care units of all the public hospitals in Hail City participated in a cross-sectional survey. Sociodemographic and work-related sheet and the Nurses' Alarm Fatigue Questionnaire were used to collect data. Results The total mean score of alarm fatigue was 26.38±8.30 out of 44. The highest score was observed for the item "I pay more attention to the alarms in certain", while the lowest score were observed for the items "I turn off the alarms at the beginning of every shift" with mean scores of 2.51 and 1.61, respectively. Nurses who were males, older than 30 years and Saudi citizens had significantly higher mean scores of alarm fatigue than their counterparts. In addition, significantly higher mean scores of alarm fatigue were noticed for nurses experienced for 10 years or more and who had regular morning shifts. Multiple linear regression showed that male (p=0.014), age (p=0.012), and Saudi nationality (p <0.029) were the independent factors affecting the level of fatigue alarm among nurses. Conclusion Nurses working in critical care settings at hospitals in Hail city are exposed to average levels of alarm fatigue, which can be influenced by sex, age, nationality, and experience of nurses. Therefore, it is imperative to manage alarm fatigue in critical care units by considering work-related and personality-related factors to ensure patient safety.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sameer A Alkubati
- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Community Health, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Fundamental of Nursing Department, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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Al-Sayaghi KM, Alqalah TAH, Alkubati SA, Alshoabi SA, Alsabri M, Alrubaiee GG, Almoliky MA, Saleh KA, Al-Sayaghi AK, Elshatarat RA, Saleh ZT, Saleh AM, Abdel-Aziz HR. Healthcare workers' compliance with the catheter associated urinary tract infection prevention guidelines: an observational study in Yemen. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2023; 12:144. [PMID: 38072926 PMCID: PMC10712174 DOI: 10.1186/s13756-023-01352-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Catheter-associated urinary tract infection is a global problem but it can be prevented with the appropriate implementation of evidence-based guidelines. This study was conducted to assess the level of compliance of healthcare workers with the catheter-associated urinary tract infection prevention guidelines during the insertion of a urinary catheter. METHODS An observational study using a descriptive cross-sectional design was conducted at Sana'a City hospitals, Yemen. All the nurses and physicians from the governmental, teaching, and private hospitals were eligible to participate in the study. The data collection was performed through convenience sampling from March 2020 to December 2020, using a structured observational checklist prepared specifically for this study. RESULTS The majority of the urinary catheter insertions were performed by nurses. There were no written policy or procedures for an urinary catheter insertion and no in-service education or training departments in the majority of the hospitals. The overall mean score of compliance was 7.31 of 10. About 71% of the healthcare workers had a high or acceptable level of compliance and 29% had an unsafe level of compliance. Compliance was low for maintaining aseptic technique throughout the insertion procedure, using a single use packet of lubricant jelly, performing hand hygiene immediately before insertion, and securing the urinary catheter once inserted. Factors affecting the healthcare workers compliance were gender, the working ward/unit of the healthcare workers, the availability of a written policy/procedure and a department or unit for in-service education. CONCLUSION Yemeni healthcare workers' overall compliance was acceptable but it was unsafe in several critical measures. There is an urgent need for developing, implementing, and monitoring national guidelines and institutional policy and procedures for catheter-associated urinary tract infection prevention. Periodical in-service education and training programs and adequate access to the necessary materials and supplies are paramount.
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- Khaled Mohammed Al-Sayaghi
- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, P.O. Box: 344, Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah, 42353, Saudi Arabia.
- Nursing Division, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana'a University, Sana'a, Yemen.
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Ha'il, Ha'il City, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Ha'il, Ha'il City, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hodeida University, Hodeida, Yemen
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatric Emergency Department, BronxCare Hospital, Bronx, USA
- Emergency Department, Al Thawra Modern General Hospital (TMGH), Sana'a City, Yemen
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- Department of Community Health Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Ha'il, Ha'il City, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Community Health and Nutrition, Al-Razi University, Sana'a, Yemen
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Ha'il, Ha'il City, Saudi Arabia
- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Taiz University, Taiz, Yemen
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Ha'il, Ha'il City, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, P.O. Box: 344, Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah, 42353, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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