Quality Improvement - Monitoring Alarm Optimization Study

Duke University0 sitesDecember 2015

ConditionsNo Applicable Condition; Study of Physiologic Monitor Alarms

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: No Applicable Condition; Study of Physiologic Monitor Alarms
Sponsor: Duke University
Primary Endpoint: Change from baseline of frequency of total alarms by hospital unit at 60 days
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 7 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

This project aims to reduce the frequency of duplicate, false and clinically insignificant alarms in hospital units, and subsequent alarm fatigue resulting from excessive alarm frequency. The investigators will implement evidence-based guidelines for alarm optimization according to patient-population specific parameters, and evaluate alarm frequency and staff perception of alarm fatigue at baseline and 60 days after implementation of this quality improvement initiative.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

December 2015

End Date

November 2016

Last Updated

7 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Crossover

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Duke University

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Nursing staff at selected units at Duke University Hospital

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change from baseline of frequency of total alarms by hospital unit at 60 days

Time Frame: At baseline and 60 days following implementation

Secondary Outcomes

Change from baseline of number of alarms per bed(At baseline and 60 days following implementation)
Change from baseline of number of alarms per day per bed(At baseline and 60 days following implementation)
Change from baseline of perceived alarm fatigue, assessed using a questionnaire(At baseline and 60 days following implementation)