Evaluating the Impact of a Clinical Alarm Management Program on Nurses Knowledge, Practice and Patient Outcomes in the Intensive Care Unit: A Study at a Selected Hospital

Vimala Prasad, Sumithra

Abstract: Background: To Improving Clinical Alarm Management in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) for nurses. The Clinical alarms in ICUs can lead to alarm fatigue, compromising patient safety. Major Objectives of the program include Investigating the effectiveness of a clinical alarm management intervention program in improving nurse?s knowledge, practice, and patient outcomes. Materials and Methods: The methodology focused on optimizing alarm signals, categorizing alarms, customizing alarm thresholds, ensuring proper equipment placement, and regularly reviewing alarm settings. Expected Outcomes: Enhanced nurses' understanding of alarm systems, optimized response times, reduced alarm fatigue, improved patient safety, and enhanced overall ICU care quality.

Keywords: Alarm management, nurses' knowledge, nursing practice, patient outcomes, and alarm fatigue