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Alarm Fatigue and Moral Distress in Icu Nurses in Covid-19 Pandemic Publisher



Asadi N1 ; Salmani F2 ; Asgari N3 ; Salmani M4
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  1. 1. Nursing Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
  2. 2. Nursing and Midwifery Sciences Development Research Center, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran
  3. 3. 9 DAY Manzariyeh Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Canada

Source: BMC Nursing Published:2022


Abstract

Introduction: Most ICU nurses feel overwhelmed by the variety of alarms at the same time. Therefore, nurses experience very stressful situations in relation to many responsibilities and care demands. This stressful condition has recently been exacerbated by COVID-19 and potentially endangers patient safety. The aim of this study was to investigate the alarm fatigue and moral distress of ICU nurses in COVID-19 crisis. Method: This is a descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study (April-May 2021). Sampling was done by convenience among ICU nurses affiliated to Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Data were collected using Nurses’ alarm fatigue and the moral distress scale (MDS). Data were analyzed using ANOVA, independent t-test and multivariate logistic regression. Result: The results showed that the mean score of alarm fatigue was moderate)19.08 ± 6.26 (and moral distress was low (33.80 ± 11.60). The results showed that there was a significant relationship between alarm fatigue and related training courses)P =.012(.So that, alarm fatigue in nurses who were trained in working with ventilators and alarm settings was significantly less than other nurses. Also, a significant relationship was found between moral distress and marital status(P =.001) and Shift type(P =.01). On the other hand, the risk of alarm fatigue was higher in participants who have a PhD. The results showed that no significant correlation was found between alarm fatigue and moral distress (r = 0.111, P = 0.195). Conclusion: It is suggested that practical training courses on alarm management be included in the curriculum and the ICU nurses should have practical training before starting work in the ICU and on an annual basis. In order to protect nurses and ensure quality care of patients, nurse managers should reduce the number of rotating shifts of ICU nurses. © 2022, The Author(s).
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